Bund Gobi Sabji -Spicy Cabbage and Peas (Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free)

Vegan Bund Gobi Sabji 

(Spicy Cabbage and Peas)

ingredients:

• 2 or 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp coriander seed
• 1 tsp mustard seed
• 1 or 2 tbsp ginger root, minced fine
• 1 or 2 tbsp garlic, minced fine
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 medium/large cabbage, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 tsp garam masala (see recipe below)
• salt, to taste
• cilantro leaves, for garnish 

preparation steps:

1. heat oil in wok and when oil is hot add cumin seeds, coriander seeds and mustard seeds

2. when seeds begin to pop and sizzle, add ginger and garlic 

3. add onions, salt, turmeric, crushed red pepper and cook until onions are almost transparent

4. add cabbage and peas and stir

5. fry until cabbage softens

6. add garam masala and cilantro garnish

7. Serve hot over rice

Garam Masala 

ingredients:

• 1/4 cup whole coriander seeds
• 1/8 cup cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp cardamom seeds
• 1 tbsp cloves
• 2 tsp black peppercorns
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 dried chili pepper
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

preparation steps:

1. toast each spice separately (until just fragrant) in a heavy skillet

2. Cool and grind

3. store in air-tight container