Indian Cabbage And Peas Recipe

Name: Indian Cabbage And Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon crushed dried red chili; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon whole mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 head cabbage; 2 1/2 cups peas; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon soy margarine or 1 tablespoon ghee (for authenticity); 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala (warm Indian spices); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon crushed dried red chili
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons salt
1 head cabbage
2 1/2 cups peas
1 cup water
1 tablespoon soy margarine or 1 tablespoon ghee (for authenticity)
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala (warm Indian spices)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar

1
Shred the cabbage coarsely.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet and stir in the crushed red chilies, ginger, mustard seeds, cumin, bay leaves, coriander, turmeric, and salt.
3
Heat the spices gently for about 2 minutes, stirring often.
4
Add the shredded cabbage and saute it, until it is evenly coated with the spices, and beginning to wilt, 10 to 15 minutes.
5
Add the water and the peas.
6
Cover, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.
7
Remove the cover, stir in the margarine, garam masala, lemon juice, and sugar, and simmer- uncovered- for another 10 to 15 minutes.
8
There should be very little or no excess liquid at this point.
9
Serve hot with basmati rice.
10
Enjoy!

230

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon crushed dried red chili, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon whole mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Indian Cabbage And Peas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Cabbage And Peas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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