Chop the cabbage very finely or grate it.

After washing it, let it drain for 10 - 15 minutes.

Crush once and then chop the garlic finely.

Mix together cabbage, garlic and salt.

Heat oil in a pan or a kadai.

Splutter mustard seeds.

Add the green chillies and curry leaves.

Immediately, add the mixed cabbage and mix well.

Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium - low.

After 5 minutes, remove the lid.

Add coconut, if desired and stir well.

Cover and cook, till the cabbage is done.

:- Check for salt.

Fry it on high flame for a minute.

:- We like the cabbage a bit on the crisp side, so I do not cook it much. There is no need of water. Just keep an eye so that it soes not stick at the bottom of the pan.

:- Serve with rotis or with rice