Spring Cabbage With Mustard Seeds Recipes

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.

SPICED INDIAN CABBAGE

Steps:

• Heat the oil.
• Add the cumin and mustard seeds.
• Add the asafoetida powder.
• Add ginger, garlic, chillies and onions.
• Cook till the onions are a little soft.
• Add the cabbage.
• Add salt and turmeric powder.
• Cook till the consistency which you like your cabbage to be cooked. *I cook about 5 minutes because I like my cabbage crunchy.
• Add chopped cilantro.
• Serve with Indian bread.
• Variations:.
• I have these variations which I use depending on what I am in the mood for
• 1. Add chopped tomato along with the onions.
• 2. Add boiled, diced potatoes.
• 3. Add grated fresh coconut or dry coconut with the cabbage.

CABBAGE WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Steam cabbage in a vegetable steamer or cover and steam in a microwave. Set aside but keep warm.
• In a small skillet, saute onions in olive oil until onions are translucent and tender. Remove onions from oil Add flour to the oil and stir; gradually add milk, dissolving the flour into the sauce.
• Add the mustard; stir well. Return the onions to the mixture; stir well, heating on low for two minutes. Add tad more milk if too thick.
• Place cabbage wedges in a serving dish, and pour sauce down the middle. Sprinkle with pepper.

CABBAGE & BLACK MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in pan large enough to fit the cabbage.
• Add the tspn. of black mustard seeds.
• When they begin to pop, add the 1/2 minced onion.
• Saute until the onions are tender.
• Add the cabbage and chilis and stir fry until tender and heated through.
• Salt to taste.