Cabbage Poriyal Recipe (Muttaikose Poriyal)
Got a humble cabbage in your fridge? Turn it into this delicious, comforting cabbage poriyal (muttaikose poriyal) with just a handful of ingredients!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 medium cabbage
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon chana dal
- 1 teaspoon white urad dal
- 10-12 curry leaves
- 2 dried red chilies
- 2 green chilies slit in half
- ¼ turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ cup grated fresh coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage. Wash the cabbage and shred it thinly with a sharp knife or a box grater. Thin strips cook quickly and remain tender-crisp, not mushy. You will need 4 cups of shredded cabbage. Drain excess water in a strainer.
- Make the tempering. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Add chana dal and urad dal, and fry until light golden.
- Add the aromatics. Add curry leaves, red chilies, and green chilies. Fry for 4-5 seconds till fragrant.
- Cook the cabbage. Add the shredded cabbage and turmeric powder, then mix well. Turn the heat down to low. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring once or twice. Covering the pan steams the cabbage in its own moisture, cooking it through without adding oil or water.
- Check for doneness. The cabbage should be tender but still have a bit of bite. It should not be limp or watery.
- Season and finish. Add salt and mix well. If there’s any extra moisture in the pan, cook uncovered for a minute.
- Add the coconut. Remove from heat and add coconut. Adding the coconut off the heat keeps it fresh-tasting rather than toasted, which is what you want in a poriyal. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
- Serve warm. Serve hot with rice and a South Indian curry of your choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg
