5 from 18 votes
Kohlrabi Curry
Kohlrabi Curry is a hearty, spiced vegetarian dish combining diced kohlrabi bulbs and mung dal simmered in a fragrant blend of mustard seeds, cumin, coriander, Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, and turmeric. The tender pieces and fragrant spices create a comforting curry that's balanced by fresh cilantro garnish and traditionally served with roti or bhakri.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories:
165 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 lb kohlrabi around 3 bulbs
- ½ cup mung dal
- 1 cup water warm
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- ⅛ teaspoon asafetida
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse mung dal and soak it in warm water while you prepare the Kohlrabi.
- Remove the Kohlarabi stems. Reserve the bulbs and tender leaves. Peel the outer skin of the bulb and discard. Dice the peeled bulb into half inch cubes. Finely chop the tender leaves.
- Drain the water out of the soaked mung dal.
- Heat oil in a medium pan. Once the oil is hot add mustard seds and allow them to pop. Add asafetida and turmeric.
- Add diced kohlrabi and mung dal to the pan. Mix well and cook covered for low-medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the chopped leaves and ground cumin, ground coriander, red chili powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well.
- Add water and give a quick stir. Cook covered on low to medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until the kohlrabi pieces are cooked tender.
- Turn the heat off and garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with Roti or Bhakri.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Sodium
1217mg
(51%)
Potassium
445mg
(9%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
464IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
71mg
(79%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1217mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 464IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.