- Heat oil in a cooking vessel, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the cumin seeds and curry leaves and saute for a few seconds. Add asafoetida, saute for a few seconds. Add the ginger-green chillies paste, saute for half a minute. Add the cubed potatoes and turmeric powder and mix. Place lid and cook over low flame for 12-15 mts. Mix in between so that it does not stick to the vessel or burn. Add the chopped cabbage and mix. Place lid and cook over low flame for 12-15 mts. Mix in between so that it does not stick to the vessel or burn. Remove lid once the cabbage is three fourth cooked. Continue to cook over low flame. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, jaggery or brown sugar and salt to taste and stir fry for a few more mts till the flavors blend and the cabbage retains a bit of crunch. Turn off heat, add lemon juice and mix. Sprinkle fresh coriander. Serve hot or warm.