Instructions: Heat a heavy pan and dry roast the gram flour stirring all the while to prevent it from burning. As soon as the aroma and colour changes take it off the heat.

Heat the oil in another pan.

Add the mustard seeds.

When they cracide add the cumin asafoetida and curry leaves.

Fry for a minute.

Add the cabbage the powder spices and salt and mix well

Reduce the heat and add a little water.

Cook until the cabbage is cooked but slightly crunchy.

Increase the heat to dry off any liquid then add the roasted gram flour.

Stir well.

It will absorb any liquid and oil to form clumps.

Break up the clumps to cook them.

When the flour is cooked take off the heat.

Serve hot.

From rural Maharashtra the flour is added for taste and texture. It is cheap and easy to make.

Serves 4

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