Description
Cabbage Thoran, a colorful South Indian cabbage curry, is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of Kerala’s rich culinary tradition. This quick and easy recipe features shredded cabbage sautéed with aromatic spices, crunchy cashews, and fresh coconut, resulting in a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, Cabbage Thoran is not only nutritious but also vegan-friendly, making it an excellent choice for everyone. In just 10 minutes, you can bring this deliciously satisfying dish to your table, impressing family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon split black lentils (urid dal)
- 2 whole dried red chillies
- 12 curry leaves
- 1 brown onion (small, finely diced)
- 1/4 cup raw cashew nuts
- 1 carrot (peeled and julienned)
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh grated coconut
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-low heat. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urid dal, and dried red chillies.
- When the seeds start to sizzle, add the curry leaves and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Incorporate diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cashew nuts and sauté for about a minute until golden.
- Add julienned carrots and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Mix in shredded cabbage along with turmeric and salt; cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in fresh coconut and mix well; heat through before removing from heat.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: South Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: To enhance your Cabbage Thoran experience, consider adding bell peppers or green beans for extra color and nutrition. Adjust the spiciness by increasing the number of dried red chillies or adding fresh green chillies according to your preference.