Cabbage kootu (No grind version)

Cabbage Kootu (No grind version)

Cabbage is loaded with nutrients. A cup of cabbage is said to have 1/3rd of our daily vitamin c intake. Cabbage is also a rich source of fibre and is recommended for people in weight loss plans.

Cabbage is definitely not my husband's favourite, however I make it as a kootu with Dal which he likes. It can be a bit spicier than any other kootu and a bit thick as well.

This kootu goes well with rice, as a side dish for any Puli/kara kuzhambu, rasam rice and also as an accompaniment for Rotis.

Prep time - 15 mins 

Cooking time - 20 mins 

Serves - 3

Ingredients:

Cabbage chopped - 2 cups (tightly packed)

Onion chopped - 1 medium

Garlic cloves chopped- 6

Green chilli - 4 (adjust to taste)

Channadal + Moongdal + Toor dal soaked for 10 min - 1 cup

Water - 2 1/2 cups

Ghee - 1tsp for garnish

Coriander leaves - Optional

For tempering:

Coconut oil/Regular oil - 3 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Urad dal - 1/2 tsp

Curryleaves - 1 sprig

Prep:

Instructions:

1. Add oil in a pressure cooker, once the oil is hot add mustard seeds, urad dal and cumin seeds. 

2. Once mustard seeds splutter and urad dal change colour, add in curry leaves, onion, garlic and green chillies. Saute for a minute.

3. Add in chopped cabbage, turmeric powder, salt and give a quick stir.

4. Add in the soaked dals and add 2 and half cups water.

5. Pressure cook for 6 whistles in medium flame. Open when the pressure subsides.

6. Optional - Garnish with a dollop of ghee and few coriander leaves