Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and K. It is also a very good source of fiber, manganese and vitamin B6. It has anti cancer properties. It is low in calories and high in nutritional value. So why not include this simple cabbage stir fry in our diet once in a week. It is a great accompaniment to rice and also very easy to prepare. Today we will learn how to make a simple cabbage stir fry (muttaikose poriyal) following this easy recipe.
Cabbage stir fry-cabbage poriyal
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Serves: 4
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves: 4
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Cabbage – 4 cups (shredded/chopped)
Fresh or frozen peas – handful (optional)
Grated coconut – 3 tbsp
Salt to taste
For the seasoning
Oil -2 tsp
Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Urad dal (split ones) -3/4 tsp
Asafoetida – a pinch
Green chilli – 2 (slit it)
Curry leaves – a sprig
Preparation
Wash, remove the outer covering and shred cabbage or chop it into small pieces.
Method
1.Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutter, add urad dal, hing, green chilli and curry leaves.
2.When urad dal turns golden brown, add the shredded cabbage, peas, sprinkle water, cover and cook on low heat.
3.Stir and sprinkle water in between to prevent it from getting burnt. Add needed salt.
4.Once cooked, add grated coconut, mix well and remove from flame. Serve as an accompaniment with rice.
Another variation
You can add a tbsp of cooked moong dal to the stir fry in step 4. Cook moong dal (pasi paruppu) separately in a little water in such a way that it should be soft but not mushy. Drain the water and then add it once the cabbage is cooked. Mix well.
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View Comments (34)
Love the simplicity & the wonderful flavor of the tempering ings used...Addition of peas makes it all the more nutritious..We sometimes add peanuts for cabbage-peanut poriyal..;)
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
Looks very gud n easy
my fav , looks good padhu :)
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Easy & healthy poriyal!!
Simple and delicious stir fry,love this with rice and sambar
My easy and delicious lunch box recipe... Love it anytime
Simple but yet a delicious and my fav stir fry..
Perfect for St Patrick Day! Looks delicious!
Cabbage stir fry looks delicious.