Cabbage Stir Fry | Patta Gobhi Ki Sabzi

Ingredients

▢1 lb green cabbage
▢2 tablespoons moong dal optional
▢1½ tablespoons oil
▢1 teaspoon cumin seeds
▢½ teaspoon ground turmeric
▢½ teaspoon red chili powder or 1 small green chili chopped
▢1 teaspoon kosher salt
▢3 tablespoons water
▢¼ cup cilantro finely chopped for garnish

Method

Optional Step:
Soak the mung dal in ¼ cup of hot water while you prep the cabbage
Prep cabbage
Cut the head of cabbage in half. Then take one half and place it with the flat side down on the cutting board and thinly slice the cabbage into long strips. Then cut the strips in half. Chop about 6 cups of cabbage
Instant Pot Recipe

Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and heat oil. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle. Turn Saute off. Add turmeric, red chili powder, and cabbage. Add salt and mix. Add water and layer the soaked dal on top. NOT: Do not mix as the dal can stick to the bottom of the pot.
Close the lid and cook for 1 minute followed by quick release. Press cancel and open the Instant Pot. Mix well and garnish with cilantro
Stove Top Recipe
In a large nonstick pan heat oil. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle. Add turmeric, red chili powder and cabbage, salt, and soaked mung dal. Mix well and cook covered with the lid on for 5 minutes on medium heat
After 5 minutes taste and if the texture is good for you, turn the heat off and enjoy the cabbage. If you like it cooked soft, mix well and cook covered for another 5 minutes