Cabbage Poriyal (South Indian Recipes)

 

Cabbage Poriyal is a popular South Indian side dish made with finely chopped cabbage and a fresh coconut green chili paste. It is a simple and nutritious recipe commonly served as a side dish with rice, sambar, rasam, or any South Indian main course meal.

Cabbage Poriyal is a healthy and flavorful dish rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants. It is easy to prepare and can be customized according to individual preferences by adjusting the amount of spices and coconut used. It goes well with sambar, rasam, or with a dollop of ghee on top of steamed rice. This poriyal is seasoned with coconut oil and is easy to cook. It is also rich in vitamins and can help in weight loss. Try out this simple yet amazing recipe.

                                                                                      

Recipe: Yeilds 3 to 4 persons

Ingredients:

Cabbage   1 cup finely chopped

Coconut oil   2 tbsp

Mustard seeds   1/2 tsp

Urad dal   1/2 tsp

Whole dry red chilli   1no.

Turmeric   1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Coconut   2 tbsp fresh or desiccated

Green chilli   1

Water   1/4 cup for cooking the cabbage

 Method:

In a pan add the coconut oil. Heat it. Add the mustard seeds. Let it crackle. Now add the urad dal and whole dry red chili. Saute it for a min. Add the chopped cabbage, turmeric, and salt to taste. Mix well. Add water and cover it. Let it cook. After 5 mins mix it again. 

Meanwhile, add the grated coconut and green chili. Blend it coarsely. Add the ground coconut chili mixture to the cabbage. Mix well. Let the water evaporate fully. It should be dry. Cabbage Poriyal is ready to serve with sambar or rasam with steamed rice.
 

Enjoy!!

Tip: You can add fresh green peas or finely chopped carrots to it. You can also add chopped carrots to elevate the taste and colour of the poriyal.

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Nutritional Value Per Serving of Cabbage Green Peas Poriyal (Approximately):

Calories: Approximately 80-100 kcal

 Fat: 3-5 grams

 Saturated Fat: 0.5-1 grams

 Cholesterol: 0 milligrams

 Sodium: 150-200 milligrams

 Carbohydrates: 10-15 grams

  Fiber: 4-6 grams

  Sugars: 4-5 grams

  Protein: 3-4 grams

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