Kerala

Cabbage Thoran

Cabbage Thoran is a Kerala Indian lunch dish made with cabbage, grated coconut, green chilies, garlic and other everyday ingredients. The full ingredient list and method are below.

Total time (approx.)
25 min
Calories (estimate)
~250 kcal
Course
Lunch
Cuisine
Kerala (Indian)

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Cabbage Thoran — Kerala Indian lunch dish served ready to eat

Ingredients

What goes into Cabbage Thoran. This recipe lists ingredients without measured quantities — scale them to the number of people you are cooking for and season to taste.

  • Cabbage
  • Grated coconut
  • Green chilies
  • Garlic
  • Cumin seeds
  • Mustard seeds
  • Curry leaves
  • Coconut oil
  • Turmeric powder
  • Salt

Method

  1. 1Finely shred cabbage.
  2. 2Coarsely grind grated coconut with green chilies, garlic, and cumin seeds.
  3. 3Heat coconut oil; temper mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  4. 4Add shredded cabbage and turmeric powder; sauté briefly.
  5. 5Cover and cook until cabbage is half-done, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6Add the coconut mixture and salt; cook uncovered until dry and tender. Serve hot.

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