½ of a medium size cabbage (approximately 3 cups of shredded cabbage) ¼ cup freshly grated coconut (or fresh frozen grated coconut that has been thawed to room temperature) 3 medium size green chillies slit length-wise 1tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp urad dal (split black gram lentils) 1 tbsp chana dal (bengal gram lentils soaked in water for 10-15 mins) 1 sprig of fresh curry leaves 1 tbsp coconut oil (or any other cooking oil) salt -1/2 tsp or per taste