South Indian Cabbage With Yogurt Recipes

SOUTH INDIAN CABBAGE WITH YOGURT

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium heat in a 14-inch wok or 12-inch skillet, and add the mustard seeds and dal (if using). As soon as the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the cumin, chilies or cayenne, coriander seeds and turmeric. Stir together, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about three minutes. Add the cabbage. Cook, stirring, for one minute until it begins to wilt. Salt generously, stir together, cover and turn the heat to low. Cook for about eight minutes until the cabbage is just tender. Stir in the coconut, taste and adjust seasoning. Keep warm.
• Place the yogurt in a bowl, and place the bowl in a pot of hot water. Stir until the yogurt is warm. Scrape into the pan with the cabbage, and fold in. Serve warm with rice.

SOUTH INDIAN CABBAGE AND CARROT

Steps:

• Prepare chopped red onion and green chili, and set aside.
• Over medium-high heat, heat the oil in a large pan. Once oil is hot, put in cumin seeds -these will start to sizzle and pop immediately. When they do, give them a stir and then add in the onion and green chili. Reduce heat to medium and cook mixture until slightly browned.
• Add tumeric to onion mixture and incorporate well.
• Add carrots, and stir well to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook covered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add cabbage and salt, carefully folding it in so that as much as possible has come in contact with the carrot mixture. Cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until cabbage is soft and everything is incorporated. Serve.

CABBAGE WITH MUSTARD SEEDS AND COCONUT

Steps:

• First heat the mustard oil in a wok (or large frying pan).
• When the oil is heated, add the mustard seeds and bay leaves.
• When mustard seeds turn gray and start popping (a few seconds) add the cabbage, salt and sugar.
• Quickly toss the cabbage in the oil until it’s lightly coated with oil and add coconut, green chili and optional pepper flakes.
• Keep stirring for 2-5 minutes until the cabbage turns bright green and slightly wilted (but still somewhat crunchy).
• Serve with Basmati rice.
• Note: this dish is also excellent with Brussels sprouts or green beans instead of the cabbage.