Indian Spiced Cabbage and Fennel

Cabbage
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 TBLS cooking oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger root, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced to taste (optional)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 2 tsp tomato paste (or 1 cup tomatoes)
  • 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 4-6 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1-2 cups fennel, cored and thinly sliced

Heat cumin seeds in oil until they crackle.  Add onion and sauté for 2 min. Add ginger and jalapeno for another 2 min. Add 2 TBLS water if sticking. Add spices and tomato paste. Cook for 6 min adding water if sticking. Add rest of ingredients, cover, and cook 15-30 min, stirring occasionally.