- Wash and slice cabbage finely. Heat oil in a wok. Add cumin seeds and hing powder and allow the seeds to splutter or turn brown. Add all the spices and salt. Stir for a few seconds. Add cabbage and cook covered for 10-15 minutes on medium heat. Cabbage leaves will leave water, so no additional water is required. Add besan. Stir well, cover and cook for a further 5 minutes. add and stir in amchoor powder. Turn heat off. The prepared dish should look dry Serve with hot chapathi.