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Phodnichi Kobi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Phodnichi Kobi

🇮🇳 Indian

Maharashtrian cabbage with a mustard-chili phodni, ten minutes flat. A one-pan weeknight sabzi that asks for little and gives a lot. Serve hot with rotis, dal and a wedge of lemon.

Prep 13 min Cook 18 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds1 tsp
  • Green Peas1 cup
  • Lemon1
  • Cabbage3 cups, shredded
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and cut the cabbage into even, bite-size pieces so everything cooks at the same pace.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a wide kadhai and crackle cumin seeds; fry the onions till lightly golden.

  3. 3

    Stir in ginger garlic paste and green chili; after a minute add the ground spices with a splash of water so they don't scorch.

  4. 4

    Add the cabbage and the green peas, toss to coat in the masala, cover and cook on low, stirring twice, until tender.

  5. 5

    Finish with garam masala, cilantro and a knob of butter for gloss.

Chef's tip

If the masala sticks, add water a tablespoon at a time rather than drowning the dish.

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Watch how it's made

Video: कोबीची भाजी ll Kobichi Bhaji ll Authentic Malvani cabbage Recipe · on YouTube