Spicy Red Cabbage with Raisins
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, finely crushed
- 2 medium shallots, sliced, thinly
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 cups red cabbage, finely shredded, (3/4 pound)
- One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juices
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
- Salt
Directions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.Add the coriander seeds and cook over moderate heat for 1 minute.
Add the shallots, cumin and crushed red pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Add the cabbage, the tomatoes and their juices and the raisins and bring to a boil.
Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, 8 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro, season with salt and serve.