Cabbage and green peas sauteed with onions and Indian spices.

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  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Recipes
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • Cabbage: 1 (medium - finely chopped [around 5 cups of finely chopped cabbage])
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons peas
  • 1 onion (regular)
  • 4-5 curry leaves
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¾ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
  • chat masala or garam masala (to sprinkle)
  • salt (to taste)
  • 1.5 teaspoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Method

  1. Heat oil in pan. Once hot add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
  2. Add the onion and curry leaves once the seeds crackle. Saute till the onion looks translucent.
  3. Once the onion is translucent, add the chopped cabbage.
  4. Add in salt, turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Mix to combine, make sure all the cabbage is coated with the spices.
  5. Next add in the peas and mix.
  6. Cover and cook on medium heat till the cabbage is soft, around 5-6 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle chat masala/garam masala on top and add in the lemon juice (optional). Mix till well combined.
  8. Serve hot with Indian breads like roti or paratha.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.