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Cabbage Thoran Recipe (Cabbage Fry)
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Cabbage Thoran Recipe (Cabbage Fry)

Cabbage Thoran is a sautéed cabbage dish featuring mustard and cumin seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, and coconut. The cabbage is cooked until tender and dry, with a lightly spiced, aromatic flavor from curry leaves and a touch of hing (asafoetida). Fresh or frozen grated coconut adds a mild sweetness and texture, while coconut oil is used for authentic flavor in the tempering process.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 202 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cabbage - medium-sized
  • ⅓ cup onion or ⅓ cup sliced pearl onions or chopped shallots, finely chopped
  • 10 to 12 curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 pinch asafoetida (hing) - optional
  • 1 green chili - chopped
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (ground turmeric)
  • ½ cup coconut fresh or frozen, grated
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • salt as required
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves for garnish - optional, chopped

Instructions

Preparation
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  1. Rinse the cabbage a few times in fresh water. Remove the outer leaves. Half or quarter the cabbage. Shred or grate the cabbage in a food processor. You can also slice the cabbage thinly.
  2. Also, chop the pearl onions or shallots or onion.
Making cabbage thoran
  1. Heat coconut oil in a heavy pan or kadai.
  2. First, add the mustard seeds and sauté on low heat till they crackle.
  3. Now, add the cumin seeds and sauté them till they change color.
  4. Add the chopped pearl onions or shallots or onion. Sauté stirring often until translucent.
  5. Add the green chilies and curry leaves and sauté for a minute.
  6. Now, add the turmeric powder and asafoetida (hing). Mix very well. 
  7. Lastly, add the cabbage and salt. Stir and sauté for a minute.
  8. Cover the pan and let the cabbage cook on low heat. Continue to stir at times.
  9. Steam cook till the cabbage is tender. 
  10. If there is any moisture in the pan, cook further till all the moisture dries up.
  11. When the cabbage is cooked, add the coconut. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
  12. You can garnish it with coriander leaves if you prefer.
  13. Serve the Cabbage Thoran hot with some steamed rice, chapati, paratha or bread.

Notes

  • Use fresh, tender cabbage for the best texture and flavor; green, purple, or red cabbage can be used.
  • If you prefer not to shred or grate, thinly slice the cabbage to similar thickness for even cooking.
  • Cook in a heavy-bottomed pan to avoid burning; add a bit of water if the cabbage starts sticking and cover to continue steaming.
  • Ensure the cabbage is fully cooked and dry by cooking off any excess moisture before serving.
  • Skip asafoetida for a gluten-free version.
  • Add grated carrots with the cabbage for extra nutrition and color.
  • The recipe can be scaled by doubling or tripling the quantities as needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 202kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 84mg (4%) Potassium 486mg (10%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 331IU (7%) Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 1mg Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1mg Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 29mg Vitamin B6 1mg Vitamin C 136mg (151%) Vitamin E 1mg Vitamin K 173µg Calcium 116mg (12%) Vitamin B9 (Folate) 396µg Iron 2mg (11%) Magnesium 44mg (11%) Phosphorus 95mg Zinc 1mg

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202

% Daily Value*

Calories 202kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 84mg 4%
Potassium 486mg 10%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 331IU 7%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 29mg
Vitamin B6 1mg
Vitamin C 136mg 151%
Vitamin E 1mg
Vitamin K 173µg
Calcium 116mg 12%
Vitamin B9 (Folate) 396µg
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 44mg 11%
Phosphorus 95mg
Zinc 1mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.