Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
1 pinch

Salt

to taste

0.5 tsp

Turmeric powder

0.5 tsp

Mustard seeds

1 tsp

Cumin powder

0.5 unit

Cabbage

finely chopped

4 unit

Green Chillies

slit

0.5 cup

Fresh coconut

grated

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

3 unit

Carrots

grated

1 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

6 unit

Curry leaves

Step 1
~4 min

Wash and prepare carrots and cabbage.

Step 2
~4 min

In a bowl, add grated carrots and chopped cabbage.

Step 3
~4 min

Add onions, green chilies, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt to the vegetable mixture.

Step 4
~4 min

Toss well to combine.

Step 5
~4 min

In a kadai, add oil and heat over medium flame.

Step 6
~4 min

Add mustard seeds once the oil is hot.

Step 7
~4 min

Once the mustards splutter, add curry leaves and the vegetable mixture.

Step 8
~4 min

Cook the mixture over medium flame with the lid covered for 10-12 minutes.

Step 9
~4 min

Once the vegetables are tender and cooked, add grated coconut.

Step 10
~4 min

Combine well and cook with the lid open for about 3 minutes until the dish is cooked.

Step 11
~4 min

Switch off the flame.

Step 12
~4 min

Serve hot with rice, sambar, and papad.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of green chilies to your preferred spice level.

Do not overcook the vegetables; they should retain some of their crunch.

Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra tanginess.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with rice and sambar.

Serve as a part of a Kerala Sadya meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cheriya ulli sambar
Fried papad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Kerala, India

Cultural Significance

A common side dish in Kerala cuisine, often served as part of a Sadya.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Onam
Vishu

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Lunch
Party Side Dish

Popularity Score

65/100

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