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Indian Cabbage Sabzi served and ready to eat
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Indian Cabbage Sabzi

Shredded cabbage stir-fried with mustard seeds, curry leaves and turmeric — a quick, comforting South Indian side.

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10 minPrep
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15 minCook
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4Serves
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Ingredients

  • 500g cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 green chillies
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp urad dal (or chana dal)
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat oil; temper mustard seeds and urad dal until they pop.
  2. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, chillies, then onion; cook 3 min.
  3. Add cabbage and turmeric; toss.
  4. Cook covered 5 min until just tender but still crunchy.
  5. Sprinkle coconut; toss.
  6. Finish with lemon.
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Tara’s tips

  • Don't overcook — should keep some bite.
  • Coconut is the South Indian touch.

Serving suggestions

  • Lovely with rice and dal.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 2 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Without coconut?

Skip — still tasty.

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