Cabbage Masala ( Healthy Sabzi)
by Tarla Dalal
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cabbage masala recipe is a healthy Indian sabzi made with lots of shredded cabbage. Learn how to make cabbage sabzi.
Here’s an everyday cabbage masala recipe that your whole family will love. Flavoured with a simple tempering of cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies, this Indian healthy patta gobi matar sabji gets a nice touch from the addition of tomatoes.
A variation to cabbage masala recipe in Gujarati style cabbage vatana nu shaak and South Indian style cabbage stir fry using coconut. So take your pick on which cabbage style sabzi you like.
cabbage masala is an easy and quick vegetable recipe with the combination of three regularly used vegetables. In this cabbage sabzi, cabbage, tomatoes and green peas are cooked with Indian spices.
Cabbage used in cabbage masala is low in calories, relieves constipation, and is good for diabetics. Cabbage has high levels of flavonoids and anthocyanins and has long been used as a herbal medicine.
The pleasant but appetizing flavour of the cabbage masala, together with the nice crunch of cabbage and the sweetness of green peas makes this quick cabbage sabzi an awesome recipe, which is easy to make but sure to please.
Serve cabbage sabzi with roti or bajra roti.
Tips for cabbage masala recipe. 1. You can use frozen green peas instead of boiled green peas. 2. Wash the cabbage before using. 3. Use coconut oil instead of processed seed oils for a healthier diet. 4. Cabbage masala sabzi can be cooled completely and packed in a Indian tiffin box, dabba.
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Cabbage Masala ( Healthy Sabzi) recipe - How to make Cabbage Masala ( Healthy Sabzi)
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Makes 4 servings
For Cabbage Masala
4 cups shredded cabbage
2 tsp coconut oil or oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/2 cup boiled green peas
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
2 tsp chopped coriander (dhania) for garnish
For cabbage masala
- For cabbage masala
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- Add onions, green chillies, adrak and cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add cabbage, green peas, tomatoes, turmeric powder, salt and cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve {span class="bold1"}cabbage masala{/span} hot garnished with coriander.
like cabbage masala
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like cabbage masala recipe | cabbage sabzi | healthy patta gobi matar sabji | the see our other recipes using cauliflower and some recipes we love.
- cabbage stir fry recipe | Indian patta gobi stir fry| kobi nu shaak | quick cabbage fry |
- cabbage vatana nu shaak recipe | Gujarati kobi vatana nu shaak | patta gobi matar nu shaak | kobi vatana ki sabzi | cabbage green peas sabzi |
what is cabbage masala made of ?
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what is cabbage masala made of ? See below image of list of ingredients for cabbage masala.
making cabbage masala
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Heat 2 tsp coconut oil or oil in broad non-stick pan. Use coconut oil for a healthier diet.
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Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds.
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Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai ).
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Add 8 curry leaves.
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Cook on medium heat for a few seconds.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions.
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 1/2 tsp grated adrak (ginger).
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Cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, till onions are translucent.
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Add 4 cups shredded cabbage ( patta gobi ).
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Add 1/2 cup boiled green peas.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes.
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Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add salt to taste. We added 1 tsp salt.
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Mix well.
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Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Stirring accasionally.
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Cabbage masala after cooking.
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Serve hot garnished with coriander.
pro tips for cabbage masala
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You can use frozen green peas instead of boiled green peas.
- Wash the cabbage before using.
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Use coconut oil for a healthier diet. Use coconut oil instead of processed seed oils like soyabean oil, canola, sunflower oil, corn oil and other omega-6 rich oils should be used in very low amounts. Coconut oil is a medium chain triglycerides (MCT’s). Unlike other fats, they go directly from the gut to the liver.
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Cabbage masala sabzi can be cooled completely and packed in a Indian tiffin box, dabba.
benefits of cabbage masala
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Cabbage Masala is rich in Vitamin C, Fiber, Folic Acid.
- Vitamin C : Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds. Have citrus fruits, lemons, vegetables ( capsicum, broccoli, cabbage). 279% of RDA.
- Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 17% of RDA.
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. Folic acid rich Indian foods (kabuli chana, chana dal, yellow moong dal, urad dal, tooval dal, til ) 14% of RDA.
| Energy | 74 cal |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.3 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g |
| Fat | 2.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 239.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 111.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 27.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 54.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 38.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 74 mg |
| Sodium | 19.7 mg |
| Potassium | 210 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Cabbage Masala ki subzi kafi simple hai. Lekin khane me badi lazzatdhar hai. Humare ghar me tikkha khana pasand karte hai issiliye meine tho aur jadha spicy banaya tha. sabhi ne pasand kiya.
Cabbage cooked in a simple way but with unusual ingredients like kashmiri chillies, cardamom, cloves and sliced onions....Worth trying it!!