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Indian Cabbage

Oven Roasted Indian Cabbage That's Irresistibly Delicious

A healthy, flavorful Indian Cabbage recipe that transforms humble cabbage into a delightful side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 3 tbsp Peanut Oil Sesame oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 4 cups Shredded Cabbage Use green or savoy cabbage.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots Can be replaced with bell peppers.
Flavoring
  • 1 inch Ginger, grated Use fresh ginger for best taste.
  • 2 tsp Grated Ginger
  • 1 tbsp Green Chilies, chopped Remove seeds for a milder flavor.
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds Toasting them brings out more flavor.
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Optional for milder taste.
  • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes Substitute with cayenne pepper for extra spice.
  • Salt Adjust to your liking.
Garnishing
  • ¼ cup Fresh Grated Coconut Fresh is best, but dried works in a pinch.
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped Can be swapped with parsley.
  • Lemon Juice Adjust to taste.
  • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds Optional.
  • ¼ cup Chopped Shallots Enhances sweetness; can replace with onions.
  • 4 tbsp Crushed Peanuts or Sesame Seeds, roasted Optional garnish for extra crunch.
Authentic Flavor
  • 8-10 Curry Leaves Essential for authentic Indian taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Recipe Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut oil, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies with cumin seeds, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and salt.
  3. Add shredded cabbage and carrots to the spice mixture; include curry leaves and toss until well coated.
  4. Transfer the mixture onto the baking sheet, spreading it evenly for roasting.
  5. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stir halfway through until tender and caramelized.
  6. Once done, mix in grated coconut, chopped cilantro, and a dash of lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat on stovetop or microwave with moisture if needed.

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