Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          chopped cabbage
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric powder
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin seeds
   2                    green chiles -- (to 3)
     1/2  cup           dried or fresh coconut
   3      cloves        garlic
   1      small         onion -- optional
   1      teaspoon      urad dal
     1/2  teaspoon      mustard seeds
   1      teaspoon      oil
                        salt -- to taste

Preparation:

Chop the onion. Heat the oil on medium heat and add the mustard seeds. When they pop, add the urad dal and curry leaves. Then add the onions and sauté until browned. Now add the cabbage, turmeric powder and salt. Stir for a while, lower the heat and cook covered for five minutes. Crush the garlic and cumin seeds and add to the cabbage along with the green chiles and the coconut. Stir for a few more minutes and remove from heat.