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Indian Cabbage or cabbage sabzi served in a white bowl
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Indian Cabbage with Peas (or “Cabbage Sabzi”)

This deliciously spiced Indian cabbage with peas is spiced with cumin seeds, coriander, turmeric. In India it is called sabzi which means "vegetable dish." It's got a bit of a kick from the cayenne pepper, and a nice char on the cabbage gives it a smoky flavor! A delicious traditional Indian side dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the oil on medium high in a saucepan. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil; if the seed cracks right away, the oil is ready. Add asafetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and turmeric. After the seeds crack add the green peas and serrano chili, stir for a few seconds.
  • Add the cabbage, cayenne pepper, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  • Cover the pan and let the cabbage cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then uncover, and let the cabbage cook for 1-2 minutes until the bottom layer is very slightly browned giving it a little char. Stir again and turn off the heat when done. Top with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Top Tips for Making Indian Cabbage
  • When cooking the spices, test the heat by adding a cumin seed, if it cracks immediately, then the oil is ready.
  • Toasting the spices first gives this dish a beautiful aroma, and a complex flavor profile.
  • Cut your cabbage into long thin threads, roughly even in size so they cook evenly.
  • Allow the cabbage to lightly brown and char on the bottom of the pan, but stir it frequently so that it doesn't stick and burn. Keep the pan heated on medium heat to achieve the char like texture.
  • Using a non-stick skillet will make clean-up much easier.
Adapted from Manjula's Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.6g | Protein: 7.3g | Fat: 4.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 552.7mg | Fiber: 9.4g | Sugar: 3.2g