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Cabbage Thoran Recipe

Cabbage Thoran is a quick stir fry made with vegetables. Cabbage thoran is one of the must side dish in Sadya menu. Sadya is a feast prepared by Keralites for all occasions including onam,vishu, birthdays or any family special occasions. Thoran is usually had with steamed rice. The combo of hot rice with parippu curry and thoran is an unbeatable combo.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

Cabbage Thoran(with carrot)

  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 3/4 cup carrot grated finely
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt to taste

To grind to a coarse mixture:

  • 1/2 cup coconut
  • 5 nos small onion
  • 2 nos garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 long green chilli

To temper:

  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 small red chilli
  • few curry leaves

Cabbage Thoran

  • 1 and 1/2 cups cabbage chopped finely
  • 7 small onion sliced
  • 1/4 cup coconut
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste

To temper:

  • 2 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • a small sprig curry leaves
  • 2 red chili

Instructions

Cabbage Thoram(with carrot)

  • Trim the edges of 1 medium sized carrot, peel off the skin. Grate carrot finely using a grater, measure 3/4 cup and set aside.
  • Grate cabbage - thin shreds as shown below. Measure 2 cups and set aside.
  • To a mixer jar : add 1/2 cup coconut, 5 nos small onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp cumin seeds and 1 long green chili.
  • Grind it coarsely without adding any water. Set aside.
  • To a kadai heat coconut oil - add 2 tbsp coconut oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 small red chili, few curry leaves. Let it splutter.
  • Once it splutters add carrot,cabbage.
  • Add salt to taste and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder to it.
  • Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup water to it.
  • Cook covered for 5-7 minutes.
  • Cook until the veggies turn transparent and slightly soft.
  • Once veggies are cooked, add coconut mixture.
  • Mix well.Keep sauteing and cook until raw smell leaves. Cook at least for 5 minutes.
  • Once raw smell leaves mix well and switch off. Cabbage carrot thoran is ready.
  • Serve with rice and curry of your choice.

Carrot Thoran

  • Grate cabbage or chop them finely which is what I did. To a bowl - add 1 and 1/2 cups shredded cabbage, 7 small onion sliced and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder.
  • Mix well and Set aside.
  • In a pan heat 2 teaspoon coconut oil - add 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, a small sprig curry leaves, 2 red chili let it splutter.
  • Then add cabbage onion mixture.
  • Saute for 5-7 minutes until raw smell leaves.
  • Then add salt to taste and 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder. Cook covered until it becomes slightly soft. Make sure that it doesn't get burnt at the bottom so stir it occasionally.
  • Once cabbage is cooked and blended with the spices, finally add coconut mixture.
  • Give a quick stir and switch off.
  • Simple cabbage thoran is ready!

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Notes

  • Always make sure to add coconut only after the veggies is cooked.
  • You can replace cabbage, carrot with beetroot, beans, green moong dal etc.You can also add a combination of veggies as per your preference.
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