Indian-Style Cabbage Stir Fry

I am sharing my favorite recipe for cabbage stir-fry made Indian style – it is super easy to make. The combination of green cabbage with carrots and peas makes this dish so colorful and tempting. The spices bring out a flavor that is hard to resist. You can adjust any of the spices listed in the recipe below to suit your taste.

Indian Cabbage Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• 1/2 head of green cabbage (approx. 1.25 lbs or 600 grams), shredded
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup frozen baby/petite green peas
• 3 tbsp olive oil or canola oil
• 2 tsp black mustard seeds or cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp garam masala (optional)
• Salt to taste

Directions:

• Heat the oil in a skillet. Once hot, lower the heat and add all spices except salt. Saute for 30-45 seconds.
• Add all vegetables and mix well. Add salt.
• Cover with a lid and cook on medium heat with occasional stirring every few minutes. Lower the heat or sprinkle a few drops of water if the mixture sticks to the bottom of the skillet.
• Cook until the vegetables are cooked to the desired tenderness. I like it well done.

Makes five servings.

Once ready, this vegetable dish can be enjoyed in a couple different ways:

• Fill it in a whole-wheat pita pocket with a side of plain yogurt.
• Put it on a whole-wheat toast and broil for a few minutes until the top portion is roasted. Makes a great breakfast toast if you have leftovers from before. I also like to add a slice of cheese under the cabbage before broiling.
• Wrap in a whole-wheat tortilla with a sprinkle of hot sauce for a snack.
• Eat with Indian-style bread, chapatti, or roti with a side of lentils.