Maharashtrian Kobichi Bhaji (Cabbage Stir Fry)

Ingredients

• 1 cabbage (300 gms)
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/4 tsp hing (asafoetida)
• 1 tsp mustard seeds (sarson)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 2 green chillies
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp chopped green coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander stems

Steps

1. To begin, chop the cabbage and keep it aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add in the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle. Next add cumin seeds, hing, chopped green chillies, and curry leaves. Mix well.
3. Add in the peas and chopped coriander stems. Saute for a minute or two.
4. Add the cabbage, salt, sugar, and turmeric powder. Mix well. Cook until done.
5. Turn off the heat. Finish with lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
6. The Kobichi Bhaji is ready to serve. Serve hot with chapatis.