Cabbage Masala Kura is yet another side dish for Rice, that I seem to have completely forgotten. Amma reminded me of this when we were wondering what to do with the huge cabbage we got in.
She suddenly reminded me that we could make this instead of the regular Cabbage Kootu or Cabbage Poricha Kootu. I was wondering how we have forgotten about this, as it's one of those frequently made one a while ago.
It was only us when we planned, however, we had a surprise visit from FIL and I was wondering if he will like it. I managed a mini thali and this masala kura is quite healthy as very little oil is used to make this and uses regular healthy stuff in making this.
Cabbage Masala Kura
Cabbage Masala Kura
To be boiled
2 cups Cabbage finely chopped
1/2 cup Chana Dal
For the paste
2 tbsp Coconut grated
1 tsp Poppy Seeds
For the Gravy
2 tsp Cooking Oil
1/2 cup Onions
1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
3 medium Tomatoes
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
A pinch Turmeric Powder
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp Garam Masala
Coriander leaves handful.
Boiling the Cabbage and Dal
Wash and soak the chana dal for 15 mins
Pressure cook the cabbage along with the drained chana dal for 2 whistles. Keep it aside for the pressure to fall down.
For the paste
Make a fine paste of the coconut along with poppy seeds with enough water and keep it aside.
For the gravy
Heat a nonstick pan with oil, saute the onions till slightly brown. Then add the ginger garlic paste, saute well.
Next, add the chopped tomatoes, cook in low flame till the tomatoes turn mushy, add salt and turmeric powder. Cook for 5 mins.
Then add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, and combine everything and cook for 5 mins.
Now add the boiled cabbage and chana, along with the ground coconut paste. Cook on high flame for 5 mins.
Add 1 cup water and bring to boil. Simmer for 5 to 7 mins, add garam masala and coriander leaves and switch off.
Serve with Rice or roti.
Cabbage Masala Kura
Ingredients
To be boiled
- 2 cups Cabbage finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Chana Dal
For the paste
- 2 tbsp Coconut grated
- 1 tsp Poppy Seeds
For the Gravy
- 2 tsp Cooking Oil
- 1/2 cup Onions
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- A pinch Turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- Coriander leaves handful.
Instructions
Boiling the Cabbage and dal
- Wash and soak the chana dal for 15 mins
- Pressure cook the cabbage along with the drained chana dal for 2 whistles. Keep it aside for the pressure to fall down.
For the paste
- Make a fine paste of the coconut along with poppy seeds with enough water and keep it aside.
For the gravy
- Heat a nonstick pan with oil, saute the onions till slightly brown. Then add the ginger garlic paste, saute well.
- Next add the chopped tomatoes, cook in low flame till the tomatoes turn mushy, add salt and turmeric powder. Cook for 5 mins.
- Then add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, and combine everything and cook for 5 mins.
- Now add the boiled cabbage and chana, along with the ground coconut paste. Cook on high flame for 5 mins.
- Add 1 cup water and bring to boil. Simmer for 5 to 7 mins, add garam masala and coriander leaves and switch off.
- Serve with Rice or roti.
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vaishalisabnani says
That's a very interesting recipe . I have never made cabbage in gravy , and this one has delicious flavours , the channa daal and coconut must be giving it a wonderful dimension . And of course that Thali looks fantastic .
Ritu Tangri says
This cabbage masala kura has come at a right time. I have a cabbage lying in the fridge and was thinking about using it. But there is no taker of cabbage. With all those masala, coconut and poppy seeds it must be tasting wondrous. Lemme give it a try????
Suma Gandlur says
Sounds interesting. Will try this gravy when next time I get Cabbage.
Priya Suresh says
Sounds delicious. Adding masala to the cabbage, makes this kura more interesting. Cant wait to try.
Kalyani says
with garam masala added in this gravy, my kids will probably touch cabbage at their dinner 🙂 bookmarked !
srividhya says
Always prepare the cabbage kootu in molagootal style. This is interesting variation. Thanks for the share.
Pavani says
That is a delicious variation to regular cabbage curry. Pinned to try some time too.
Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says
Delicious curry to go with Roti.. Loved it!!
Mayuri Patel says
I 've never made cabbage with a gravy, this sounds interesting especially with coconut. Will try it out.
themadscientistskitchen says
Praying at least now my comment goes through. I have never tried a a gravy with cabbage. Sounds delicious and interesting. Did FIL like it?
Srivalli says
Since FIL is not known to like anything else than Dal..so couldn't know...MIL liked it though..:)