Heart-Healthy Cabbage Thoran
Brighten up your meal with "Heart-Healthy Cabbage Thoran," a light, flavorful South Indian stir-fry that's both nourishing and delicious. This vegan and gluten-free dish combines finely chopped cabbage, aromatic spices like mustard and cumin seeds, and the creamy richness of freshly grated coconut. Enhanced with the subtle heat of green chilies and a fragrant touch of curry leaves, this wholesome recipe is cooked in heart-friendly olive oil, making it perfect for health-conscious eaters. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy side pairs beautifully with steamed rice, or stands out on its own as a low-calorie, nutrient-packed main course. Perfect for anyone seeking a nutritious, guilt-free taste of traditional Kerala cuisine, this cabbage thoran is a delightful addition to your healthy recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head (about 500 grams) Cabbage
- 0.5 cup Grated coconut
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 2 small Green chilies
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Wash and finely chop the cabbage. Set this aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine grated coconut, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix them well.
Slice the green chilies and coarsely chop the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil, allowing them to splutter.
Add curry leaves, sliced green chilies, and chopped garlic to the skillet. Sauté them for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it starts to soften.
Mix in the coconut mixture with the cabbage, stirring well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for another 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove the lid and stir fry for another minute, ensuring there is no residual moisture.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1286 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1206 mg | 26% | |
*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.
