Muttakos Poriyal South Indian Cabbage

Transform your everyday cabbage into a vibrant and flavorful side dish with Muttakos Poriyal, a classic South Indian-style stir-fry packed with aromatic spices and a hint of coconut. This quick and healthy recipe features tender shredded cabbage tempered with mustard seeds, urad dal, and fragrant curry leaves, beautifully complemented by the subtle heat of green and dry red chilies. Finished with fresh grated coconut, this dish is the perfect balance of simplicity and taste, making it a versatile accompaniment to steamed rice and traditional South Indian meals. Ready in just 30 minutes, Muttakos Poriyal is a must-try for anyone looking to explore easy vegetarian recipes that celebrate bold flavors and wholesome ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Cabbage (shredded)
• 4 tablespoons Grated coconut (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tablespoons Oil (preferably coconut or vegetable oil)
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Urad dal (split and skinned black gram)
• 2 pieces Dry red chilies
• 10 leaves Curry leaves
• 1 piece Green chili (slit)
• 0.25 teaspoons Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 3 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cabbage thoroughly and shred it into thin strips. Set it aside.

Step 2

Heat a skillet or pan over medium heat and add the oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds. Let them splutter for a few seconds.

Step 4

Add the urad dal and fry until it turns golden brown.

Step 5

Break the dry red chilies into halves and add them to the pan along with the curry leaves and slit green chili. Sauté for 20-30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the shredded cabbage to the pan and mix well with the tempering.

Step 7

Sprinkle the turmeric powder and salt over the cabbage. Mix everything together so the cabbage is evenly coated.

Step 8

Add 3 tablespoons of water to the pan, cover it with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Once the cabbage is tender and cooked through, remove the lid and stir in the grated coconut.

Step 10

Cook for another 2-3 minutes without the lid, allowing any excess moisture to evaporate.

Step 11

Turn off the heat and serve the Muttakos Poriyal warm with rice and your favorite South Indian sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(663.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	531.2

Total Fat 40.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1287.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.3g
Protein 10.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 284.7mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 1543.8mg	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: 63.6%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 29.5%