1. Heat oil in medium pan. Fry onion until transparent: add garlic and spices. Cook together briefly.
2. Add meat and cook til it begins to brown, then add water and salt, cover and cook until meat is tender.
3. Add cabbage and vinegar or yogurt. Continue cooking until cabbage is just tender. Add coconut. Serve hot.
May be served as a stew or over rice or noodles.