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Heat canola oil in a wok over medium heat.
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Cook and stir cumin and mustard seeds in the hot oil until they begin to dance, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook about 1 minute.
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Stir cabbage, potatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and salt into spice mixture
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Stir to coat
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Pour enough water into wok to steam vegetables. Cover and cook.
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Stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed, until potatoes and cabbage are very tender, about 45 minutes.
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Remove from heat. Sprinkle vegetables with cilantro.