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Cabbage Thoran
Cabbage thoran is a dry vegetable dish made in Kerala cuisine. Thoran is basically finely chopped or grated vegetables cooked with shallots, chilies, fresh grated coconut and spices.
Prep Time
15
mins
Cook Time
15
mins
Total Time
30
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Kerala
Servings:
3
to 4
Calories:
238
kcal
Author:
Dassana Amit
Ingredients
1
medium sized cabbage
1
medium sized onion
or 4 to 5 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
½
cup
grated coconut
- fresh or frozen
1 or 2
tablespoon
coconut oil
salt
as required
coriander leaves
for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
preparation
Rinse the cabbage and shred or grate it. you can also slice the cabbage thinly.
Also chop the shallots or onion.
making cabbage thoran
Heat the coconut oil in a pan or kadai.
First add the mustard seed and saute till they crackle.
Now add the cumin and saute them till they change color.
Add the chopped shallots or onion. Saute till translucent.
Add the green chilli and curry leaves and saute for a minute.
Now add the turmeric powder and asafoetida (hing). Mix very well.
Lastly add the cabbage and salt. Stir and saute for a minute.
Cover the pan and on a low flame let the cabbage cook. Just continue to stir at times.
Steam cook till the cabbage is tender.
If there is any moisture in the pan, then cook further till all the moisture dries up.
When the cabbage is cooked, add the coconut. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
You can garnish it with coriander leaves if you want.
Serve the cabbage thoran hot with some steamed rice or chapati.
Nutrition
Calories:
238
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
26
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
12
g
|
Sodium:
500
mg
|
Potassium:
656
mg
|
Fiber:
11
g
|
Sugar:
12
g
|
Vitamin A:
425
IU
|
Vitamin C:
182
mg
|
Calcium:
153
mg
|
Iron:
2.6
mg