The simple cabbage coconut stir-fry also called 'cabbage thoran' in Kerala just needs a handful of ingredients - onions, green chilies, ginger, and shredded coconut for preparation and it is a very quick and easy dish to make. This is a dish that is normally prepared in almost every household in India with probably a slight variation in the spices and ingredients.
'Thoran' is also part of the 'sadhya' - a meal during festivals like 'Vishu' and 'Onam' in Kerala which I will elaborate on in another post and can be made with other vegetables like long beans (payar thoran), green beans, and the like. It goes well with rice and rotis as well.
Why you will love this recipe?
- One of the easiest recipes to make and gets done quickly.
- Needs a few simple ingredients and minimal spices.
- Tastes delicious and goes well with both rice and rotis.
Ingredients
- onion diced
- cabbage finely shred
- green chilies Thai
- ginger finely cut
- coconut shredded (fresh or frozen)
- mustard
- urad dal seeds (split white lentils)
- turmeric powder
- oil
- salt
How to make Cabbage Thoran with coconut?
Heat oil in a pan, and add mustard seeds once it splutters add urad dal (split white lentils) and wait till it browns. Add onions, green chilies, coconut, and sautée for a while. Next add the shredded coconut, turmeric powder, and sautée again. Finally, add the cabbage and salt and keep frying till it wilts a little. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. Keep checking from time to time and make sure not to overcook it. Finally, add the curry leaves and fry for 2 more minutes. Switch off flame, cabbage stir fry is ready to be served.
Simple Cabbage Coconut Stir Fry (Cabbage Thoran)
Ingredients
- ½ onion diced
- ½ cabbage finely shred
- 3-4 green chillies Thai
- 1 inch ginger finely cut
- ¾ cup coconut shredded (fresh or frozen)
- ½ tsp mustard
- ½ tsp urad dal seeds (split white lentils)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 4-5 tsp oils
- 1 salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds and wait for it to splutter
- Add urad dal (split white lentils) and wait till it browns
- Add onions, green chillies, coconut and sautée it for a while
- Next add the shredded coconut ,turmeric powder and sautée again
- Finally add the cabbage and salt and keep frying till it wilts a little
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes
- Keep checking from time to time and make sure not to overcook it
- Finally add the curry leaves and fry for 2 more minutes.
- Switch off flame , cabbage stir fry is ready to be served !
Nutrition
I love anything cabbage! This is such a healthy and delicious recipe!
I love veggies with a twist, and this cabbage stir fry checks all the boxes! The mix of fresh cabbage, coconut, and spices sounds so flavorful.
This recipe had so much flavor! Absolutely delicious!
My family loved this!
So delicious!
Thank you!