cabbage stir fry
Enjoy a light and healthy Cabbage Poriyal made with finely shredded cabbage sautéed with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a sprinkle of fresh grated coconut. This mildly spiced South Indian stir-fry—also known as cabbage thoran or kosambari palya—is a perfect side dish for rice-based meals.
Kossu Poriyal / Patta Gobhi Sabzi / Kobbara Aaku Vepudu / Elekosu Palya / Muttakoos Thoran
Description
Cabbage Poriyal (Stir-Fry)
Servings: 1 bowl (≈ 250 g) | Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 10 mins
⚖️ Nutrition Facts
Note: Values are approximate for 100g per serving, calculated using USDA data based on cabbage, coconut, urad dal, sesame oil, and basic spices.
🧄 Ingredients
- 350 g cabbage (≈ 4 cups shredded)
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil (or any neutral oil)
- 6–7 pearl onions / ¼ cup sliced onions
- 1–2 green chilies, chopped
- 10–12 curry leaves
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp split urad dal
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
- ¼ cup water (as needed)
- 3–4 Tbsp grated fresh coconut
- 2 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves (optional)
- Salt – to taste
🍽️ Instructions
- Blanch shredded cabbage in hot water 5–10 min; drain.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds; let them splutter.
- Add urad dal; sauté on low until golden-maroon.
- Stir in onions, curry leaves & green chilies; sauté 1 min.
- Add turmeric & hing; mix.
- Add cabbage & salt, pour ¼ cup water, mix, cover & cook on low. Stir every 5–6 min, adding splashes of water until cabbage is tender & dry.
- Fold in grated coconut; cook 1 min. Finish with coriander. Serve hot with sambar-rice or roti.
1. Ingredients
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350 g shredded cabbage (≈ 4 cups)
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2 Tbsp sesame oil
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6–7 pearl onions / ¼ cup sliced onions
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1–2 green chilies, chopped
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10–12 curry leaves
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½ tsp mustard seeds
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1 tsp split urad dal
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¼ tsp turmeric powder
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Pinch of asafoetida (hing)
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¼ cup water (as needed)
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3–4 Tbsp grated fresh coconut
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2 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves (optional)
Additional information
| calories | 60-80 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 5-10 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Calorie, Veg, Vegan |
| Fat | 4-6 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Health Goal | Energy boost, Healthy lifestyle, Weight loss |
| Prep Time | Under 10 mins |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Special Category | Lunch Box Ideas |
| Taste / Flavor | Mild |
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