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.
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.
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
Enjoy!!!
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