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Cabbage Carrot Thoran / Stir Fry
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Healthy n Hearty Kerala Style Cabbage Carrot Thoran … A Stir Fry Flavored with Ginger, Garlic, Chilies and Cumin, makes a Great Side Dish with Steamed Rice…!!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: cabbage thoran, kerala, kerala sadya, sadya, thoran
Servings: 4
Author: Akhila
Ingredients
  • ½ of one large cabbage (grated)
  • 1 large carrot (grated / finely chopped)
  • 5-6 pearl onions (sliced)
  • ½ cup grated coconut
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 green chilies (chopped)
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 sprig of curry leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • ½ inch sized ginger (finely chopped)
  • 2 tsp urad dal (skinned black gram) or rice
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 dry red chilies
  • Salt (as required)
  • Oil (as required)
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl; using your hands or with a spoon, mix cabbage, carrot, pearl onions, green chilies, grated coconut, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and a pinch of salt. Keep aside.
  2. Heat some oil in a pan, add urad dal and allow it to turn slightly golden. Splutter mustard seeds and add curry leaves and dry red chilies.
  3. Add ginger and garlic, saute until they are fragrant.
  4. Reduce the flame to low, add the cabbage mix and close the lid to cook for 2-3 minutes. Open the lid and mix everything together and allow it to cook for few more minutes, stirring occasionally. Check for the seasoning. Serve with steamed rice.
Notes
  • You can skip carrot and use cabbage alone to make this recipe, which also tastes equally delicious.
  • Use of cast iron pan is ideal for this recipe as it brings more flavor.
  • Do not add water while cooking cabbage, as it makes the stir fry soggy.
  • Using coconut oil is recommended for all authentic Kerala recipes.
  • Adjust the quantity of green chilies used, suiting your spice levels.