Cabbage Capsicum Thoran / Cabbage Capsicum sauteed with coconut

Thoran is one of the staples of Kerala Cuisine. My favorite combination is cabbage and carrot.I love beetroot thoran too .This time i had come tops and bottoms of a few capsicum in refrigerator leftover from previous days chowmien recipe so i have used it with cabbage.

Cabbage - 1 cup , chopped fine

Capsicum(red, yellow & green) - 1/2 cup ,chopped fine

Onion - 1/4 cup , chopped fine

Hot green chilli - 2 chopped fine

Fresh Coconut - 1/8 cup , grated

Oil - 1 tsp

Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Urad Dal - 1 tsp

Curry Leaves - a few

Turmeric Pw - 1/8 tsp

1. Coarsely grind coconut,chilli,cumin,turmeric together and keep aside.

2. Heat oil and add mustard .

3. When it starts to pop add urad dal and then onion.

4. Cook till onion turns golden and add curry leaves and coconut mixture.

5. Mix well and cook for a minute.

6.Add cabbage , capsicum and salt and mix thoroughly.

7. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.

8. Uncover mix and cook for 1-2 minutes.

9. Serve with rice