Cabbage Toran

Bring a taste of authentic South Indian cuisine to your table with this vibrant and wholesome Cabbage Toran recipe. This quick stir-fried dish marries finely chopped cabbage with the tropical flavor of fresh grated coconut, aromatic curry leaves, and a gentle kick of green chilies. Tempered in fragrant coconut oil with mustard seeds, cumin, and a touch of turmeric, this dish is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Ready in just 30 minutes, Cabbage Toran makes the perfect healthy, vegan side dish to pair with steamed rice, sambar, or chapati. Simple, nutritious, and packed with traditional flavors, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of easy, home-cooked Indian food.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Cabbage
• 0.5 cups Grated coconut
• 2 whole Green chilies
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons Oil (coconut oil preferred)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 whole Garlic clove (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cabbage thoroughly and finely chop it. Set aside.

Step 2

Slice the green chilies lengthwise.

Step 3

In a pan, heat the coconut oil on medium heat.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 5

Add cumin seeds, sliced green chilies, curry leaves, and chopped garlic (if using). Sauté for 30 seconds to a minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the turmeric powder and mix well.

Step 7

Add the finely chopped cabbage and salt. Mix everything together thoroughly.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and allow the cabbage to cook for 7-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Once the cabbage is tender, add the grated coconut and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Turn off the heat and serve the Cabbage Toran warm as a side dish with rice and sambar or chapati.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(613.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	546.5

Total Fat 42.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1286.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 20.4g
Protein 9.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 260.1mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 1219.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.0%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 28.3%