Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe


Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian style red cabbage poriyal recipe | purple cabbage poriyal recipe | muttaikose poriyal recipe with detailed step-by-step photos.

Red cabbage poriyal is a popular South Indian style purple cabbage stir fry. It is a healthy and tasty side dish with dal rice, phulka, and roti. I often make this red cabbage curry at home. It is quite easy and similar to a green cabbage curry. It also takes very little time to prepare.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe
In most South Indian poriyal recipes, grated coconut is usually added to enhance nutrition and taste. But it is optional; make sure you don't overcook the veggies as it gets mushy and soggy.

Red Cabbage is also known as purple Cabbage because of its color. I usually add lemon juice to preserve the purple hue as it turns bluish in color after cooking. 
Red Cabbage is a versatile vegetable; it can be used in many recipes like salad, veggie stir-fries, fried rice, pulav, etc.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

Cabbage is called muttaikose in Tamil, muttakose in Malayalam, Gos/kosu in Telugu, kosu/ele kosu in Kannada, bandh gobi/Patta gobi in Hindi, bandha kopee in Bengali, Kobi in Gujarati, Pan Kobi in Marathi, Patra Kobi/bandha Kopee in Oriya, gobi in Punjabi, band in Kashmiri. And poriyal/thoran/palya/vepudu means dry curry in Indian languages.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

Recipe -  Red cabbage curry recipe | red cabbage poriyal recipe | purple cabbage poriyal recipe
Serves - 4
Cuisine - South Indian
Course - Side dish
Prep time - 10 mins | Cook time - 20 mins | Total time - 30 mins
Diet - Vegetarian and Vegan
Kitchen tools - Pan/Kadai with lid, wooden ladle.
Author - Pavithra

Ingredients for red cabbage curry/poriyal:

1. Red cabbage - 1 small chopped
2. Shredded coconut - 2 tbsp optional
3. Cilantro / Coriander leaves - 5 sprigs
4. Salt - 1 tsp / As per taste
5. Water - 30 ml or 1/4 cup
6. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp optional

For seasoning:

1. Oil - 1 tbsp
2. Mustard seeds - 1 to 2 tsp
3. Channa dal - 1 tsp
4. Urad dal - 1 tsp
5. Curry leaves - 10
6. Green chili - 1 to 2
7. Red dried chili - 1 to 2
8. Asafoetida - 2 pinches

Tips:

1. Red cabbage can be replaced with green cabbage as well.
2. Grated coconut can be added at the end to enhance the taste.
3. Green peas can be added along with red cabbage.
4. Adjust chilies as per taste.
5. Lemon juice can be added at the end to preserve the red/purple color.
6. Do not overcook the cabbage.

How to make red cabbage curry:


1. Wash and chop cabbage thinly.

2. Heat a pan on a medium flame. Pour 1 tbsp oil, add mustard seeds and let it crackle; add channa dal and urad dal—fry for a minute or two. (Note: Fry until the dal turns golden brown but not deep brown).

3. Add slit green chili, broken dried red chili, curry leaves, and hing/asafoetida.

4. Now add the cabbage and green peas. (Note: Both fresh peas and frozen peas work).

5. Saute for a few minutes or until the raw smell leaves, and the veggies reduce in size.

6. Now add the required salt and turmeric powder if you like it. Saute for a minute.

7. Add around 30 ml of water. Mix well and keep the lid on. Let it cook for 5 to 10 minutes on a medium flame.

8. Add some fresh shredded coconut and give it a mix and turn off the flame.

9. Garnish it with cilantro/coriander leaves.

10. Hot and light spicy cabbage peas poriyal or muttaikose poriyal or cabbage stir fry is ready to be served with rice, roti, etc.


How to make red cabbage curry with step-by-step pictures:


1. Wash the red cabbage well in water and chop it into 4 parts.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

2. Shred the cabbage using a knife or food processor.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe


3. Heat a pan on a medium flame. Pour 1 tbsp oil, add mustard seeds and let it crackle; add channa dal and urad dal, fry for a minute or two. (Note: Fry until the dal turns golden brown but not deep brown).

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

4. Add slit green chili, broken dried red chili, curry leaves, and hing/asafoetida.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

5. Now add the shredded cabbage.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

6. Give it a nice mix and saute for a few minutes.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

7. Now add the required salt. Give it a nice mix.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

8. Add around 30 ml of water. Mix it well.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

9. Saute and keep the lid on. Let it cook for 5 to 10 minutes on a medium flame.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

10. Open the lid and check if it is done.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

11. Add some freshly grated coconut and saute for a minute and turn off the flame. (This step is optional).

12. Garnish it with cilantro/coriander leaves.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

Hot and mildly spiced red cabbage curry/poriyal is ready to be served with rice, roti, dal rice, variety rice, etc.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe


Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

Health benefits of green cabbage:

1. Cabbage helps in weight loss.
2. It is rich in iron and sulfur.
3. It improves digestion.
4. It controls blood pressure.
5. Prevents acne and gives clear skin.
6. It promotes good eye health.
7. Boosts immune function.
8. High in Vitamin C.
9. Reduces cholesterol.
10. It is brain food.
11. Strengthens teeth and bones.
12. It cures constipation.
13. Good for the heart.
14. It contains Vitamin A, which helps in hair growth.
15. Rich in Folic acid.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

Benefits of Red Cabbage:

1. Red cabbage is a good source of vitamin K.
2. It is a powerhouse of antioxidants that are beneficial for our health.
3. Red cabbage is high in fiber.
4. They are rich in anthocyanins which help to get rid of many heart problems.
5. Red cabbage is full of Vitamins, especially Vitamin C and Vitamin K, which are good for our bones.
6. Red Cabbages are low in calories. Good for weight loss.

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

Health benefits of green peas:

1. Green peas are high in protein, and it is plant-based protein.
2. It promotes a healthy heart and is good for eyesight.
3. It prevents constipation.
4. Aids in weight loss.
5. Green peas improve digestion.
6. Strong bones.
7. It regulates blood sugar levels.
8. High in nutrients and antioxidants.
9. Good source of vitamin A, B, C, K
10. High in fiber.
11. Good for skin and hair.


Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

Health Benefits of Coconut:

1. Coconut is packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
2. Rich in fiber.
3. It contains healthy fats and is a great source of protein.
4. It promotes weight loss.
5. Good for skin and hair.
6. Excellent source of minerals such as magnesium, potassium, iron, copper.
7. It contains zinc and selenium, which are required to maintain thyroid levels.
8. It is a great moisturizer for the skin and protects from the sun.

 *(Health benefits are taken from Google and Wikipedia).


Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

Red cabbage curry calories:



*(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate).

Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe

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Red cabbage curry recipe | Indian red cabbage poriyal | purple cabbage poriyal recipe
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