Cabbage Dal Curry / Cabbage parippu koottu

Put a pressure cooker on the stove and add washed dal, turmeric powder, and water.

Cook for 3 whistles or until the dal is soft, depending on your dal.

When the pressure is completely gone, open the lid and add chopped cabbage, chilly powder, and salt.

Add enough water and cook until the cabbage is tender.

To a mixer jar and add grated coconut, cumin seeds, and shallots. Coarsely grind this without adding water.

Add the ground mixture to the cooked cabbage dal mix and allow it to boil for 2 minutes.

Turn off the flame.

For tempering, heat oil and add mustard seeds. When they pop, add garlic pieces and red chillies.

Sauté until the garlic turns light brown, then add curry leaves.

Pour this tempering over the cabbage dal curry and close the lid for 2 minutes.

Serve the tasty cabbage dal curry with rice or your preferred combination.