Chop ½ of cabbage finely.

Wash it with ½ tsp of salt and ½ tsp of baking soda. Drain the water.

Fry ½ tsp of mustard seeds, ½ tsp of cumin seeds and a pinch of asafetida (hing) in 2 tbsp of cooking oil on a medium flame for 10 seconds. Add 2 pieces of onions (medium size, roughly sliced) and fry on a medium to high flame until soft.

Add ½ tsp of finely chopped ginger and garlic and fry until dry. Add 2 pieces of medium-sized potatoes, roughly chopped into small cubes. Mix, cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes.

Add 3 pieces of green chilies (slit from the middle), ½ tsp of salt, and ¼ tsp of turmeric powder. Mix, cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes.

Add the washed cabbage and ¼ cup of green peas. Mix them and then add 2 pieces of medium-sized roughly diced tomatoes, ½ tsp of red chili powder, ½ tsp of coriander seed powder, ½ tsp of cumin seed powder and ¼ tsp of turmeric powder. Mix, cover and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes until done.

Add 1 tsp of ghee (clarified butter) and a handful of finely chopped coriander leaves. Mix and cook it on a high flame for a minute. Transfer it onto a plate when done.

Your simple yet tasty homemade patta gobi aloo sabzi is ready.