Spicy Cabbage stir-fry(Sri Lankan).
A Sri Lankan, vegetarian dish that takes less than 20-minute prepare. You’ll want to try a Spicy chilli Cabbage stir-fry next time you spot this vegetable at the farmers market.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- Half a head of Cabbage.
- 2-3 tbsp Oil
- 1-2 garlic pods
- 1 large Onion
- A sprig of Curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2-1 tsp red chilli flecks
- 1/2 a Lime
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cabbage, onion, garlic and set aside.
- 2
Place the pan over a low fire(preferably a non-stick pan.
- 3
Sauté the cabbage until it wilts and no moisture is left in the pan.
- 4
Once the moisture from the cabbage has evaporated, maintain a low fire and pour in the oil(2 tablespoons).
- 5
Add the sliced onions, curry leaves, garlic, turmeric powder(1/2 teaspoon), and salt to taste.
- 6
Cook for at least five minutes until you see the cabbage edges slightly burn.
- 7
Take the pan off the stove and with the remaining heat, add the chilli flakes (1/2-1 teaspoon and mix them into the cabbage stir-fry.
- 8
Taste and season with salt if necessary.
- 9
To further enhance the taste, drizzle a bit of lime juice and mix.
- 10
Serve warm over rice or your preferred main dish.
- 11
Try out some of the reader suggestions above to give variety to this easy cabbage recipe.