Cabbage thoran is a yet another popular recipe, which is a must in Kerala Onam sadhya menu. I was planning to call my mami’s sister, for this cabbage thoran recipe. But few days back in a birthday pasty i met a friend’s wife. She is a native of palakkad. She shared with me this easy cabbage thoran recipe with me. It tasted very nice and very different from the usual cabbage curry we make at home. Try out this easy Cabbage thoran recipe. Check out some Onam sadhya recipes from jeyashri’s kitchen.
Cabbage thoran recipe
Preparation Time : 10 mins + resting time 10 mins | Cooking Time : 5 Mins |Serves: 2
Cabbage 2 cups (finely chopped)
Shallots |ulli | Small onion 7-8
Green chili 1-2
Grated coconut 3 tblsp
Curry leaves few
Ginger 1/2 tsp (grated)
Coconut oil 2 tsp
Mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
Urad dal 1/2 tsp
Salt as needed
Method:
- Chop the cabbage, onions and green chili finely.
- In a wide bowl add the cabbage, chili, coconut,onions, grated ginger, turmeric powder, curry leaves and salt.
- Mix well.
- Leave this for 10 minutes.
- In a pan add coconut oil and add the mustard seeds and urad dal. When the dal turns golden brown add the cabbage mix.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- If there is any water in the curry, cook till it evaporates.
- Cabbage thoran is ready.
- Serve with rasam or sambar.
Method with step wise pictures
- Chop the cabbage, onions and green chili finely.
- In a wide bowl add the cabbage, chili, coconut,onions, grated ginger, turmeric powder, curry leaves and salt.
- Mix well.
- Leave this for 10 minutes.
- In a pan add coconut oil and add the mustard seeds and urad dal. When the dal turns golden brown add the cabbage mix.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- If there is any water in the curry, cook till it evaporates.
- Cabbage thoran is ready.
- Serve with rasam or sambar.
Notes:
- You can add 1/4 tsp of jeera to the cabbage mixture.
- Finely chopped pods of garlic can also be added.
