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.
Servings: 3 to 4
Calories: 238kcal
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: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 182mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 2.6mg