Cabbage with Coconut and Spices

Cabbage with Coconut and Spices is a easy Indian recipe that serves 3. 180 calories per serving. Recipe by Pankaj Sharma on YouTube.

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 40 min

Cost: $2.26 total, $0.75 per serving

Ingredients

  • 250 g White cabbage (finely sliced)
  • 20 g Shelled peanuts (about 20 pieces)
  • 1 cuillère à soupe Curry powder
  • 1 cuillère à café Turmeric powder
  • 1 cuillère à café Mustard seeds
  • 5 g Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 piece Green chili (optional, thinly sliced)
  • 25 g Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
  • 1 cuillère à soupe Tomato concentrate (diluted with a little water)
  • 5 g Fresh coriander (a few leaves, chopped)
  • 2 cuillères à soupe Vegetable oil
  • ½ cuillère à café Salt (or to taste)
  • 100 ml Water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients

    Wash the cabbage, remove any damaged outer leaves, then thinly slice it. Grate the ginger, slice the green chili and measure all spices and the coconut.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Heat the oil

    Pour 2 tablespoons of oil into the pan and heat over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: 180°C

  3. Pop the mustard seeds

    Add the mustard seeds to the hot oil. As soon as they start to crackle, add the sliced green chili and peanuts. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: 180°C

  4. Stir-fry the cabbage and aromatics

    Add the finely sliced cabbage, grated ginger, curry powder and turmeric. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until the cabbage begins to soften.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: 180°C

  5. Add the tomato concentrate and coconut

    Mix the previously diluted tomato concentrate with a tablespoon of water, add the shredded coconut, the remaining water (about 80 ml) and the salt. Stir well to combine.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: 180°C

  6. Slow cooking covered

    Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring gently every 3-4 minutes to moisten the cabbage.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: 150°C

  7. Finishing and serving

    Remove the lid, sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander, give a final stir and serve hot, alone or with rice/chapati.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
180
Protein
9 g
Carbohydrates
18 g
Fat
52 g
Fiber
7 g

Dietary info: Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, low-carb, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, high-fiber

Allergens: peanuts, coconut

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Cabbage with Coconut and Spices

Recipe by Pankaj Sharma

A stir-fry of finely sliced cabbage flavored with curry, turmeric, mustard seeds, ginger, green chili, crunchy peanuts and shredded coconut. Quick, tasty and completely vegan, perfect as a side dish or a light main course.

EasyIndianServes 3

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Source Video
10m
Prep
19m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
39m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.26
Total cost
$0.75
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Pop the mustard seeds without burning them.
  • Cover and cook the cabbage for 15 minutes, moistening regularly.
  • Add the coconut at the end of cooking to preserve its aroma.

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can cause burns; handle with care.
  • Mustard seeds pop quickly; keep the heat medium.

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