Low Carb Cabbage Kootu
Delightfully nutritious and brimming with South Indian flavors, Low Carb Cabbage Kootu is the ideal recipe for those seeking a wholesome, low-carb vegetarian meal. This comforting dish brings together tender cabbage, creamy moong dal, and the aromatic infusion of turmeric, mustard seeds, cumin, and curry leaves, all cooked in healthful coconut oil. Enhanced with a touch of grated coconut, it delivers a burst of earthy flavor and texture. Perfectly balanced in carbs and packed with fiber, this hearty kootu is easy to prepare in under an hour, making it a go-to option for a guilt-free, satisfying lunch or dinner. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with fluffy steamed rice or keto-friendly rotis for an unforgettable meal experience. Keywords: low carb cabbage recipe, South Indian kootu, healthy cabbage dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams cabbage
- 100 grams moong dal (split yellow lentils)
- 0.5 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 0.25 teaspoons asafoetida
- 2 pieces dry red chili
- 1 pieces green chili
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 50 grams grated coconut
- 1 to taste salt
- 400 ml water
Instructions
Rinse the moong dal thoroughly under running water. Soak it in a bowl of water for about 10 minutes.
In the meantime, shred the cabbage finely and set it aside. Also, slit the green chili lengthwise.
Heat a pot over medium heat and add the moong dal, 200 ml of water, and turmeric powder. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the dal is partially cooked.
Add the chopped cabbage, green chili, and remaining 200 ml of water to the pot with the dal. Cook until the cabbage is tender and the lentils are fully cooked, around 12-15 minutes.
In a small pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat and add mustard seeds. Once the seeds start to splutter, add cumin seeds, red chilies, asafoetida, and curry leaves to the pan. Fry for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
Add the tempering mixture to the cooked cabbage and dal combination and mix well.
Add the grated coconut and salt to the pot. Stir everything together until well combined and heat for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve the Low Carb Cabbage Kootu hot as a main dish with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.8 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2500 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.7 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2677 mg | 57% | |
*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.
