Indian Cabbage Recipe

Indian Cabbage Recipe

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min Total Time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Dishes Cuisine: Indian Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free

Description

Description A quick and flavorful Indian cabbage stir-fry spiced with ginger, cumin, and curry leaves, perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil or sesame oil
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 8 – 10 curry leaves
  • ¼ cup fresh grated coconut
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Lemon juice to taste
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped shallots or onions
  • Optional: 4 tablespoons crushed peanuts or sesame seeds, roasted
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Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: shred the cabbage and carrots, grate the ginger and coconut, chop the green chilies and cilantro, and keep the curry leaves handy.
  2. Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
  3. Add ginger, green chilies, and cumin seeds; sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  4. If using shallots or onions, add them and cook until translucent.
  5. Stir in turmeric, red pepper flakes, and salt; let spices bloom for a few seconds.
  6. Add cabbage, carrots, and curry leaves; toss and cook until tender, 6–8 minutes.
  7. Mix in grated coconut and cilantro; stir to combine and warm through for 1 minute.
  8. Finish with lemon juice to taste before serving.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. Sauté on medium heat to avoid browning the cabbage; add water if it gets too dry. For a nutty touch, temper with mustard seeds first.