Cook the cabbage in the microwave at 100% for 7 minutes.

Heat the oil, add the mustard seeds and allow to splutter. Add the urad dal and allow to brown slightly. Now add the asafetida powder, chillies and curry leaves. Stir once, then add the cabbage, chickpeas, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and cook for about 2 -3 minutes. Take off heat. Serve warm.

If you donu2019t use a microwave, after adding the curry leaves add the cabbage and xbd a cup of water. Allow to cook till dry then add the chickpeas, etc and proceed. It will taste as good, only take slightly longer to make.