Thoran with -red cabbage ,carrot and spinach - ( Kerala Style) RECIPE#167

Recipe Idea :- Ms Annie Varghese .

Step 1:-  Finely chop  1/2 of a red cabbage  ,32oz of baby spinach /spinach , grate  3-4 medium sized carrots,, and keep aside .

Step 2:- Combine the step 1 veg with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder , 1/4 teaspoon of kashmiri chilli powder  and salt. And keep  aside for 1/2 an hour [at room temperature ] .

Step 3:- Heat a pan , add 1 table spoon of vegetable oil ( canola) , and splutter 2 teaspoon of mustard seeds .

Step 4:- Now add chopped  pearl onions (15-20),cloves of garlic (4-5 ),splitted  green chillies( 4-5 ) , and 10-12 curry leaves .

Step 5:-  Saute for 3-4 minutes , until the raw smell (of green chilis and onions)  goes away .

Step 6:- Now add the step 2 veg.

Step 7:-  Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder and  combine well

Step 8:-  Close the lid and cook for 15- 18 minutes on low- medium flame .

Step 9:- Now add  1/2 cup of grated coconut , combine well , and stir fry for another 5-8 minutes until  the water is  completely evaporated .

Step 10:- Red cabbage ,carrot and  spinach thoran   is ready ....Enjoy  as a side dish for steamed rice /chapattis/tortillas /fulkas ........JA-Mathew- :)