Monday, April 16, 2012

Indian Style Cabbage and Peas Stir-fry

Cabbages are one of the most popular vegetables and are used in so many different preparations around the world.They are quite flavorful and spicy and enhance the flavor quotient of any meal that they're a part of.Nutritious and quick cooking, they make for the perfect weeknight vegetable for the whole family.




Cabbages are known to prevent cancer and in some cases also used in the treatment of cancer.They are rich in anti-oxidants and help in lowering cholesterol.(Source WHFoods).I usually cook Cabbage in a North Indian way that my Mom makes it.Its a simple stir fry that's packed with flavor and perfectly spiced.


This is a versatile recipe and can be eaten as:
  • a dry vegetable side dish along with a Naan or Rotis.
  • a filling inside a puff pastry for an Indian inspired appetizer!
  • a filling for an Indian style veggie tortilla wrap with yoghurt and cucumber raita.
The cabbage and the peas mix with the spices and the chilli to create a crunchy, spiced, saporous finish!



Indian Inspired Cabbage and Peas Stir-Fry

Ingredients:
Green Cabbage-1 large head sliced
Frozen green Peas-1 cup
Onion-1 medium chopped
Green Chilli (JalapeƱos)-2 (whole or chopped)
Ginger-1 inch crushed
Cumin Seeds- 1 tsp
Tomatoes-2 large chopped
Ground Coriander-2 tsp
Ground Cumin-2 tsp
Turmeric-1 tsp
Salt-to taste
Oil-2 tbsp

Process:

In a deep skillet heat oil.Add the cumin seeds and once they crackle add the onions.Add the green chilli and saute for about 2 minutes and add the ginger.Saute for about a minute and add the tomatoes and the spices with salt.Cook for about 2-3 minutes and add the cabbage and peas.Mix well together and cook covered on medium until all the water has been absorbed and the cabbage is cooked but crunchy.Serve hot!





21 comments:

  1. Delicious. I am always on the look out for interesting recipes for cabbage. Thanks!

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  2. This stir fry sounds fantastic - a great fusion of Indian and asian style :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  3. This looks yummy - and such a great way to prepare cabbage!

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  4. This dish looks great just as is, but I definitely would like to try it as a tortilla wrap with the yoghurt and cucumber raita. That sounds DElicious!

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  5. Cabbage is such an economical food. I buy it often but find I do the same things with it..... I really want to give this a try. Something a bit different. Thanks!

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  6. I make stir fry so often during the warm season. This one looks like a winner! Thank you for sharing, Soni!

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  7. Soni, that's absolutely beautiful! The cabbage looks like ribbons. I would love this.

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  8. I was just thinking about a new cabbage dish today, I'm so happy you posted this recipe; it's a must try!! Thanks, Soni!

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  9. This is my dad's favorite dish..
    Beautifully done!!!

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  10. Cabbage and peas features regularly on my in laws table. I usually make it without tomatoes but will try your version next. Your pictures are just fantastic Soni! :)

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  11. Oh, I love stir fried cabbage...and this recipe is both beautiful and yummy!

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  12. you just reminded me that i have some leftover cabbage that needs to be used up...i think i'll try this!

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  13. What a brilliant dish! It looks really inviting for my fork!

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  14. Thank you so much my friends for leaving such wonderful comments :)

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  15. This is one of my favourite quick midweek dishes! I make them with red lentils, it's so yum! Your dish is strikingly colourful!

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  16. So simple but good! I wanna try this as a filling of puff pastry as you suggested.

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  17. this is absolutely one of my favorite dishes ...I too prepare a cabbage and peas stir fry using the same ingredients...urs look delish dear :-)

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  18. How delicious! I do not make cabbage often enough...thanks for the inspiration :)

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