On St. Patty’s day, why go with boiled cabbage?Bursting with the freshness of cabbage and an aromatic blend of just a couple of spices, this South Indian delicacy is sure to delight your taste buds and add a nutritious touch to your meal. Join me to explore the simple yet irresistible flavors of this cabbage dish.
Cabbage is highly nutritious, packed with vitamins C and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants, which contribute to overall health and wellbeing. Its low calorie content makes it an excellent addition to weight loss diets, while its natural compounds are believed to have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. Incorporating cabbage into your meals can support digestion, promote heart health, and contribute to a balanced diet.
Ingredients
- 4 cups tightly packed shredded cabbage
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (alternatively olive, sesame or vegetable oil)
- 1 small white onion diced fine
- 2 green chilies – slit in the middle
- 12 curry leaves (found in Indian or ethnic grocery stores)
- 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 4 tablespoons grated coconut (fresh or frozen unsweetened coconut)
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- Pan with a tight fitting kid
Method
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan. When hot, add in the mustard seeds and curry leaves and let it splutter.
- Turn heat to medium and add in the green chilies and onions. Cook till onions are translucent.
- Add in the cabbage, give it a good stir. Then add in the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and give it another good stir so the salt, chili, and turmeric mix well into the cabbage
- Pour the water over the cabbage and cover with a tight fitted lid. Turn the flam to simmer
- After 5-6 minutes, lift the lid and give it a quick stir. Then put back the lid. The water should be slowly drying up. Cook till the cabbage becomes tender. There should be no water left before you proceed to the next step. If the cabbage is still not tender when the water has dried, sprinkle a tablespoon of water over the cabbage
- Stir in the shredded coconut and the chopped cilantro and mix well
- Your cabbage is now ready
- Enjoy it with pulav or as a flavorful side dish with any meal