Spicy Fried Cabbage

INGREDIENTS:

* 4 Tabl. oil
* 1 large onion, finely sliced
* 2-3 fresh green or red chillies, seeded & sliced
* 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
* 1 teas. finely grated ginger
* 1 teas. ground tumeric
* 1 1/2 teas. salt, or to taste
* 2 Tabl. desiccated coconut

DIRECTIONS:

Shred cabbage coarsely.
Heat oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion and chillies until soft.
Add garlic and ginger and fry, stirring, until golden.

Add tumeric and cabbage, fry and toss cabbage in the mixture, then cover and cook over low heat for 10-15 mins. or until cabbage is tender but not too soft.

Sprinkle with salt and mix well; then add coconut and stir to mix thoroughly.
If there is any liquid in the bottom of pan, leave cover off and stir over medium heat until all the liquid is absorbed.

Serve as an accompaniment to rice and curries.
Yield: 6 servings