Stir-Fried Cabbage With Cumin Seeds

1. 1

   Trim outer leaves off cabbage.

2. 2

   Cut cabbage in half lengthwise.

3. 3

   Cut out and discard core, and cut crosswise into long, thin shreds.

4. 4

   (A bread knife is good for this.)

5. 5

   Heat half the oil in a wide skillet over high heat.

6. 6

   When hot, add half the cumin and half the sesame seeds.

7. 7

   When sesame seeds begin to pop add half the onions, and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Add half the cabbage, and cook, stirring often, until wilted and lightly browned but not cooked through, about 5 minutes more.

9. 9

   Remove to a bowl, and repeat with remaining oil, cumin and sesame seeds, onion and cabbage.

10. 10

    (Recipe can be made to this point up to 2 hours in advance and held at room temperature.)

11. 11

    Just before serving return all the cabbage-onion mixture to pan over medium heat.

12. 12

    Add salt and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until cabbage is soft and sweet, about 7 minutes more.

13. 13

    Stir in lemon juice and garam masala, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.