Thoran (coconut-sautéed vegetables, Kerala)

Instructions

1. Finely slice the cabbage or green beans, then rinse them.
2. Chop the onion and green chillies.
3. Heat the oil in a pan and let the mustard seeds pop until they crackle.
4. Add the curry leaves, onion and chillies, then sauté for two minutes.
5. Stir in the vegetable, turmeric and salt, cover and cook over low heat for ten minutes, stirring from time to time.
6. Add the grated coconut, mix and cook for another two to three minutes.
7. Serve hot with rice.