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Patta Gobhi Ki Sabzi | Cabbage Stir Fry
4.9 from 144 votes

Patta Gobhi Ki Sabzi | Cabbage Stir Fry

Patta Gobhi Ki Sabzi is a lightly cooked cabbage stir fry featuring green cabbage sautéed with cumin seeds, turmeric, and chili powder, with optional moong dal added for texture and protein. Cooked either in an Instant Pot or on stovetop, the dish retains a balance of softness and slight crunch, seasoned simply to highlight the cabbage's flavor. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it serves as a flavorful vegetable side or light meal component.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons moong dal optional
  • 1½ tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder or 1 small green chili chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped for garnish

Instructions

Optional Step:
    Cup of Yum
  1. Soak the mung dal in ¼ cup of hot water while you prep the cabbage
Prep cabbage
  1. Cut the head of cabbage in half. Then take one half and place it with the flat side down on the cutting board and thinly slice the cabbage into long strips. Then cut the strips in half. Chop about 6 cups of cabbage
Instant Pot Recipe
  1. Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and heat oil. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle. Turn Saute off. Add turmeric, red chili powder, and cabbage. Add salt and mix. Add water and layer the soaked dal on top. NOT: Do not mix as the dal can stick to the bottom of the pot.
  2. Close the lid and cook for 1 minute followed by quick release. Press cancel and open the Instant Pot. Mix well and garnish with cilantro
Stove Top Recipe
  1. In a large nonstick pan heat oil. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle. Add turmeric, red chili powder and cabbage, salt, and soaked mung dal. Mix well and cook covered with the lid on for 5 minutes on medium heat
  2. After 5 minutes taste and if the texture is good for you, turn the heat off and enjoy the cabbage. If you like it cooked soft, mix well and cook covered for another 5 minutes

Notes

  • Cabbage can be chopped finely for a soft texture or coarsely to retain some crunch according to preference.
  • The red chili powder is optional and can be replaced with chopped green chili or omitted for less heat.
  • This recipe adapts well to variations such as adding green peas, diced potatoes, shredded carrots, or diced tomatoes.
  • Using red or savoy cabbage instead of green is also possible with similar cooking times.
  • Moong dal is optional but adds texture and protein when included.

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 608mg (25%) Potassium 259mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 253IU (5%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 608mg 25%
Potassium 259mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 253IU 5%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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