Cabbage kootu
A comforting South-Indian cabbage and dal stew enriched with coconut-spice paste and finished with an aromatic tempering—light, protein-rich, and perfect for everyday meals. Cook delicious Cabbage Kootu—cabbage simmered with protein-rich dal, coconut & South Indian spices. Vegan, gluten-free, high-fiber & ideal for light, healthy meals.
Description
Cabbage Kootu
Servings: 1 bowl (≈ 250 g) | Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 25 mins
⚖️ Nutrition Facts
Note: Values are approximate for 100g per serving, based on USDA data using cabbage, dal, coconut, tamarind, and tempering ingredients.
🧄 Ingredients
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- ½ cup toor or moong dal, rinsed
- ⅛ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1½ cups water (for dal)
- To roast & grind: 3 Tbsp grated coconut, 2 – 4 dried red chilies, ½ tsp cumin seeds, 1 Tbsp chana dal
- 2 – 3 Tbsp tamarind water (adjust)
- Tempering: 1 Tbsp oil/ghee, ½ tsp mustard seeds, 1 dried red chili, 1 sprig curry leaves, pinch hing
🍽️ Instructions
- Pressure-cook dal with 1½ cups water until soft (3 whistles).
- Roast chana dal & red chilies in 1 tsp oil; add cumin, cool, then grind with coconut & a splash of water to a smooth paste.
- Add chopped cabbage & turmeric to cooked dal. Simmer 6 – 8 mins until cabbage is tender.
- Stir in coconut paste; cook 2 – 3 mins. Add tamarind water & salt, simmer till it gently bubbles.
- Heat oil/ghee; splutter mustard, add red chili, curry leaves & hing. Pour over kootu, mix well.
- Serve hot with rice, chapati or millet.
Note: Values are approximate for 100g per serving, calculated from USDA ingredient data.
Ingredients List
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Cabbage – 2 cups, chopped
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Toor or Moong Dal – ½ cup
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Turmeric – ⅛ tsp
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Salt – to taste
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Water – 1½ cups
Roast & Grind
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Grated Coconut – 3 Tbsp
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Dried Red Chilies – 2 – 4
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Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp
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Chana Dal – 1 Tbsp
Other
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Tamarind Water – 2 – 3 Tbsp
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Oil/Ghee – 1 Tbsp
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Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
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Dried Red Chili – 1
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Curry Leaves – 1 sprig
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Hing – pinch
Additional information
| calories | 80-100 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 5-10 |
| Cooking Method | Pressure Cooker, Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Diabetic-Friendly, High-Fiber, Veg, Vegan |
| Fat | 2-4 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Health Goal | Healthy lifestyle, Weight loss |
| Prep Time | 10-15 mins |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Special Category | Festive Special, Weight Loss |
| Taste / Flavor | Mild, Spicy |
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