How long does Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry) take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry) spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry)?

400 grams Cabbage, 75 grams Moong Dal, 6 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Mustard Seeds, 4 grams Chana Dal, 4 grams Urad Dal (split), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry)?

About 156 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry)

Name: Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 75 grams Moong Dal; 300 ml Water, For Soaking; 400 grams Cabbage, Finely Chopped; 6 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1½ tbsp Oil; 2 grams Mustard Seeds; 4 grams Chana Dal; 4 grams Urad Dal (split); 1 grams Cumin; 1 grams Dry Red Chilli; 2 grams Curry leaves; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 60 ml Water, For Cooking; 1 tsp Salt

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as cabbage pesarapappu kura, cabbage pesara pappu, cabbage moong dal, cabbage moong dal fry · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Cabbage pesarapappu kura, an Andhra dry side of cabbage and soaked moong dal with a mustard and curry leaf tempering. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes plus soaking.

Low calorie

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Moong Dal75 grams
Water, For Soaking300 ml
Cabbage, Finely Chopped400 grams
Green Chilli, Slit6 grams
Oil1½ tbsp
Mustard Seeds2 grams
Chana Dal4 grams
Urad Dal (split)4 grams
Cumin1 grams
Dry Red Chilli1 grams
Curry leaves2 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Water, For Cooking60 ml
Salt1 tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	156kcal	624kcal
Protein	6.6g	26g
Carbohydrate	19g	75g
Fat	6.5g	26g
Fibre	6.1g	24g
Sugar	3.3g	13g

Cookd masalas for cabbage

Method

1
Wash the moong dal and soak it in the soaking water for 30 minutes, then drain. Finely chop the cabbage and slit the green chillies.
Moong DalWaterCabbageGreen Chilli
2
Heat the oil in a kadai on medium flame. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the chana dal and urad dal and fry for 1 minute until golden. Add the cumin, dry red chillies, green chillies and curry leaves, and fry for a few seconds.
OilMustard SeedsChana DalUrad Dal (split)CuminDry Red ChilliCurry leaves
3
Add the soaked moong dal, cabbage and turmeric powder. Mix well and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Turmeric Powder
4
Sprinkle the cooking water, cover and cook on low flame for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once, until the dal is soft but whole and the cabbage is tender.
Water
5
Add the salt and mix. Cook without the lid for 2 to 3 minutes until any water dries. Serve hot with rice and rasam, or with roti.
Salt

Before you start

How long does Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry) take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry) spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry)?: 400 grams Cabbage, 75 grams Moong Dal, 6 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Mustard Seeds, 4 grams Chana Dal, 4 grams Urad Dal (split), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cabbage Pesarapappu Kura (Cabbage Moong Dal Fry)?: About 156 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.