Patta Gobhi Matar (Cabbage and Peas)

Method7 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Heat the one-and-a-half teaspoons oil (1 1/2 teaspoons) in a pan over medium heat. Add the half teaspoon mustard seeds and let them crackle.

   Uses 1 1/2 teaspoons cooking oil · 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the chopped onion (1) and four to five curry leaves. Saute until the onion is translucent.

   Uses Oil with crackled mustard seeds · 1 onion, chopped · 4–5 curry leaves

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the five cups finely chopped cabbage, salt (to taste) to taste, three-eighths teaspoon turmeric, quarter teaspoon red chili powder and threequarter teaspoon ground coriander (3/4 teaspoon). Toss until the cabbage is evenly coated.

   Uses Sauteed onion-curry-leaf mustard tempering · 5 cups finely chopped cabbage (about 1 medium head) · Salt to taste, quantity unspecified · 1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon turmeric (3/8 teaspoon total) · 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder · 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the quarter cup plus two tablespoons green peas and mix. Use frozen peas as in the source; if using fresh peas, boil them until slightly softened before adding.

   Uses Finely chopped cabbage coated with cooked tempering and spices · 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons green peas (3/8 cup total), sourceusesfrozen

5. 5

   Step 5: Cover and cook over medium heat about five to six minutes, stirring as needed, until the finely chopped cabbage and peas are tender. Continue cooking to that endpoint if needed.

   Covered stovetop cabbage and pea cooking until tender · 6 minUses Spiced cabbage and green peas in pan

6. 6

   Step 6: If desired, sprinkle with either garam masala or chaat masala to taste. Add the optional teaspoon lemon juice (1 teaspoon) and mix.

   Uses Tender cooked cabbage-pea stirfry · Garam masala to sprinkle at finishing, optional, quantity unspecified · Chaat masala to sprinkle at finishing, optional alternative to garam; quantity unspecified · 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional

7. 7

   Step 7: Serve hot with separately prepared roti or paratha.

   Uses Finished seasoned cabbage-pea stirfry