Cauliflower Cabbage Thoran

• 1 small cauliflower or about 1-1/2 cups of florets
• 1 small cabbage
• 1 cup green peas
• 1/4 tsp mustard
• 4-5 curry leaves
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 green chilly slit (increase the spice quotient by adding one more)
• 1/2 inch ginger chopped
• 1/4 tsp red chilly powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• dash of sugar
• salt to taste
• oil for frying
• 1 tsp chopped coriander leaves to garnish

Method:

1. Clean the cauliflower - separate the florets and soak in salt water for at least 20minutes. Rinse with fresh water and allow to drain.

2. In a wok or pan heat the oil and toss in the mustard, when they splutter add the curry leaves and give it a stir. Add the chopped onions, cabbage, green peas, green chilly and ginger and fry till the onions turn translucent.

3. Add the red chilly powder, turmeric powder, toss till the masala is fried but do not burn. Add some water and salt to taste and a dash of sugar. 

4. Add the cauliflower florets and mix it well along with the rest of the masala.  Cover and allow to cook till almost done (do not overcook the cauliflower - the florets should not begin to crumble but have a slightly crunchy bite)

5. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.