Cabbage Kootu Recipe or Cabbage Dal 2023

 Cabbage Kootu Recipe or Cabbage Dal

Cabbage Kootu, also known as Cabbage Dal, is a popular South Indian dish made with cabbage and lentils cooked in spicy coconut-based gravy. Here is a basic Cabbage Kootu Recipe or Cabbage Dal recipe you can use:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 2 cups finely chopped cabbage
• 1/2 cup grated coconut
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 dried red chilies
• 2 tablespoons chopped curry leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions:

1. Rinse the dal in a colander and add it to a pot with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the dal is cooked.
2. In a separate pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and dried red chilies. Once the seeds start to crackle, add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and curry leaves and sauté for a minute.
4. Add grated coconut, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder (if using) to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the coconut turns light brown.
5. Add the chopped cabbage and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
6. Once the dal is cooked, add the cabbage mixture to it and stir well. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Season with salt to taste and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
8. Serve the Cabbage Kootu with rice or roti.

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Nutrition information

Assuming the recipe makes 4 servings, here is the approximate nutrition information per serving:

• Calories: 319
• Total fat: 12g
• Saturated fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 374mg
• Total carbohydrates: 41g
• Dietary fiber: 17g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 15g

Please note that the actual nutrition information may vary depending on the specific brands and quantities of ingredients used, as well as any variations in preparation.