First cut the cabbage as thinly sliced as you can. Wash it in a colander and let the water drain completely. Add chopped green chilies to it and set aside.Now chop the garlic. Heat the oil in a kadhai, add chopped garlic and sauté until slightly brown.
Add the chopped tomatoes and the puree, cook until the oil is separated.At this time, add salt, paprika, and red chili powder. Mix well. Set aside to cool down.
Put the sliced onions on top of the cabbage along with the roasted besan, crushed peanuts.
Now add the tomato and garlic mixture on top of everything. Squeeze the lemon juice and one teaspoon of tamarind water with the chopped cilantro. Mix everything together using your hand as if you are massaging it.
After mixing everything, check salt, heat and tanginess at this time. If need be add salt, green chilies or even crushed pepper for the heat.
Let it for atleast 20-30 mins for all the flavors to marry.
Serve with rice and dal or eat it as a salad.
Keyword chatpata, chutney, patta gobhi, cabbage,, Salad, side dish