Step 1

Slice onions and peppers into thin strips.

Step 2

Sauté onions on low-medium heat for 5-10 mins, until they become translucent. Add peppers, sauté another 10 mins, until pepper strips and onions start to caramelize, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Chop garlic coarsely. Add to pan, sauté for 1 minute.

Step 4

Chop cabbage head into thin strips. Add to pan, stir to mix with other ingredients, cover with lid, and sauté on medium heat for 15 minutes. Every 5 minutes or so, check that the cabbage and peppers aren't sticking to the bottom, and give the pan a good stir.

Step 5

If using fresh tomatoes, chop them finely and let them cook without adding the spices for 10 minutes on medium heat. Then add spices and cook for another 5 mins. If using tomato paste, add spices along with paste and let cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Taste, and adjust flavours as necessary.