Sambharo

A quick, barely-cooked stir-fry of shredded cabbage (or carrot, raw papaya, or seasonal vegetables) tossed in a sizzling tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilli, turmeric, and a touch of lemon — served as a fresh, crunchy relish alongside the main Kathiyawadi meal. It is less a salad and more a rapid wilt: the vegetables retain most of their crunch while absorbing the mustard-curry leaf flavour.