Heat oil in a frying pan.
Splutter mustard seeds.
Add black gram and allow it to become brown.
Add dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Add cabbage and mix well.
Cover and cook for 5 mins on a low flame.
Crush together coconut, small onions, ginger, green chillies, garlic, turmeric powder, cumin seeds and salt.
Add the above mix into the cooked cabbage and mix well.
Cook for another 5 mins on a very low flame.
:- Serve as a side dish with rice.
:- Don`t use water while preparing.
:- Prepare on a low flame in a non stick pan.