Cabbage Thoran
Brighten up your meals with the vibrant flavors of Cabbage Thoran, a classic South Indian stir-fry that's as nutrient-rich as it is delicious. This dish pairs finely chopped cabbage with a fragrant mixture of grated coconut, green chilies, cumin, and turmeric, creating a harmonious blend of textures and aromas. Tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and garlic in luscious coconut oil, each bite bursts with authentic Kerala-style flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, Cabbage Thoran is perfect as a side dish for steamed rice or a part of a hearty Indian feast. Packed with wholesome ingredients and irresistibly easy to make, this gluten-free and vegan recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cabbage
- 100 grams Grated coconut
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 2 pieces Green chilies
- 4 pieces Shallots
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Finely chop the cabbage and set aside.
In a small blender, add grated coconut, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, green chilies, and process to form a coarse mixture.
Slice the shallots thinly and chop the garlic.
Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped shallots, garlic, and curry leaves to the pan and sauté until the shallots become translucent.
Add the coarsely ground coconut mixture to the pan and stir for a minute until the raw smell goes away.
Add the chopped cabbage and salt to the pan. Mix everything well until the cabbage is well-coated with the coconut-spice mixture.
Cover the pan and cook on low flame for 8-10 minutes or until the cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat and serve the cabbage thoran warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.2 g | 266% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1317 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1876 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
