How to make Kerala Style Cabbage Thoran/ Cabbage Stir Fry

Thoran basically means any dry vegetable dish - Today I’m sharing classic Kerala style cabbage Thoran. Cabbage stir fry with coconut which is very to easy to make and delicious healthy dish. Here is a simple Thoran that goes well with rice.

 Cuisine :          Kerala Style

 Time:               10 minutes  

 Cooking Time:   15 minutes  

 Serves:             4 nos.

Ingredients:

Finely Shredded Cabbage   3 cups

Turmeric Powder               ½ Teaspoon

Salt                                 To be taste

For Tempering:

Coconut oil                       2 Tablespoon

Mustard seeds                  ½ Teaspoon

Cumin Seeds                    ½ Teaspoon

Dried red chili                   2 Nos

Curry Leaves                    2 Springs

To Grind to a Coarse Paste

Grated Coconut                 1 cup

Green Chilies                    3- 4 nos.

Cumin Seeds                    ½ Teaspoon

Grated Ginger                   1 Tablespoon

Turmeric Powder               ¼ Teaspoon.

Asafetida Powder               ½ Teaspoon

Method:

• Using your hands mix grated coconut with turmeric powder, cumin seeds, ginger and Asafetida powder, everything together coarsely in blender. Keep aside.
•  Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan. Season it with red chilli, mustard seeds and cumin seeds,. When the mustard seeds splutter, add curry leaves.

• Now add the coconut mixture ,fry it in a very low flame for 2 minutes.

• Now add the shredded cabbage  , turmeric powder and salt. Mix everything together.
• Cover the pan and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally. After 5 minutes remove the lid and stir fry for another 4-5 minutes, so that the cabbage is crunchy and not soggy.
• Serve hot with rice.

Notes:

• Use fresh cabbage and shred the cabbage uniformly.
• Use fresh coconut to prepare the paste.
• Do not add water while cooking cabbage; it will turn soggy..

 

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