Cabbage Thoran - Cabbage Coconut Stir-fry
This cabbage thoran is a traditional recipe usually made in sadya. This is a no-hassle preparation and tastes delicious. A thoran made with single cabbage will serve a large group.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cabbage washed and finely shredded
- 1/2 cup coconut finely shredded
- 2-3 green chilli chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder ground cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or canola oil
- 1/4 cup onion or shallots, chopped
- 1/2 tsp mustard seed
- 2 dry red chilli dry cayenne pepper, teared
- 1 sprig of curry leaf
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded cabbage, coconut, green chilli, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Mix with your hands by applying a gentle pressure (not too much force to smash it) so that the flavors will be well incorporated.
- Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan. Crackle the mustard seeds.
- Then add the teared dry cayenne pepper and stir cook for 10 seconds (this may get burned quickly).
- Saute the chopped onion until it starts to golden brown.
- Add the curry leaves and let it fry for a few seconds.
- Now add the cabbage-coconut mix into it.Stir and mix with a spoon.
- Cook on medium heat with occasional stirring for 10 minutes or until cabbage is soft.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve with rice or chappathi.
Notes
It will be better to cook the cabbage uncovered to prevent it from getting mushy. If you prefer to cook it covered, make sure all the water is evaporated or it will be easily spoiled.