Cabbage-1/2 of small one (chopped finely.If u have chopper, u can chop it in a chopper also)..
Small onion(shallots) -6 nos (sliced finely)
Ginger -a small piece(chopped)
Green chilly-2 (chopped)
Grated coconut-1/4 of 1
Curry leaves- 1 string
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Oil-2tsp
Method
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and let them splutter ..Add chopped small onion,chilly,ginger ,curry leaves and grated coconut ..Saute well and then add turmeric powder ..Stir well ..Then add chopped cabbage and salt (wash properly and drained)…Mix well and close the pan with a lid and allow to cook for 10 min in a low flame(no need to add water )After that open and stir well for another 5 mins …In between taste the salt and add if needed..So ur cabbage thoran is ready ….
2nd method
After spluttering the mustard seeds u can just mix the curry leaves + green chilly+ginger+coconut +turmeric powder +chopped cabbage+salt ..Mi well with hand ..Then add to the pan and cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes ..In between open the lid and stir the cabbage ..With in no time the thoran will be ready ..