Cabbage Thoran (Kerala Coconut Cabbage)

Cabbage Thoran (Kerala Coconut Cabbage)

Kerala cabbage stir-fried with coconut, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chile.

⏱ 25 min total🔪 12 min prep🔥 13 min cookEasyServes 6Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 small head cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 1 green chili, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

  1. 1Heat vegetable oil and add mustard seeds.
  2. 2When they begin popping, add curry leaves and green chili.
  3. 3Add cabbage, turmeric, and salt and toss well.
  4. 4Cover and cook for 6 minutes, stirring once.
  5. 5Add shredded coconut and cook uncovered for 3 minutes.
  6. 6Serve hot or warm.

💡 Keep the cabbage slightly crisp; thoran should be dry and fluffy rather than stewed.

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