How long does Cabbage Thoran take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Cabbage Thoran serve?

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

Is Cabbage Thoran vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Cabbage Thoran 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 Thoran?

1½ cup Cabbage, ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 3 Green Chilli, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 10 Curry leaves, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cabbage Thoran?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cabbage Thoran?

About 138 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cabbage Thoran

Name: Cabbage Thoran
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1½ cup Cabbage, Thinly Sliced; ½ cup Coconut (Grated); 3 Green Chilli, Slit; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 Dry Red Chilli; 10 Curry leaves

15 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 5 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Cabbage Poriyal, Cabbage Stir Fry · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Vegan Low carb Jain Gluten-free Dairy-free

Cabbage thoran: cabbage rubbed with coconut, green chilli and turmeric, in a coconut oil mustard tempering. Mild, serves 4, 15 minutes plus resting, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Onam

Ingredients

10 items

4 people

Cabbage, Thinly Sliced1½ cup
Coconut (Grated)½ cup
Green Chilli, Slit3
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)2 tsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Curry leaves10

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	138kcal	552kcal
Protein	1.8g	7.2g
Carbohydrate	6.7g	27g
Fat	12g	49g
Fibre	3.2g	13g
Sugar	2.2g	8.8g

Cookd masalas for cabbage

Method

1
In a large bowl, add the cabbage, coconut, green chilli, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well using your hands. Allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
CabbageCoconut (Grated)Green ChilliTurmeric PowderSalt
2
In a pan, heat the coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and when they splutter, add the urad dal. Add the dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leaves
3
Add the cabbage mixture to the pan. Stir well and cover with a lid. Cook for 4 minutes on medium heat. Serve hot with rice.

Before you start

How long does Cabbage Thoran take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cabbage Thoran serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cabbage Thoran vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cabbage Thoran 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 Thoran?: 1½ cup Cabbage, ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 3 Green Chilli, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 10 Curry leaves, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cabbage Thoran?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cabbage Thoran?: About 138 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Rakshan FatimaJune 2022
Made it tdy, did some slight changes. I added carrot additionaly! easy and tasty!
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HarshithaMarch 2022
Tried this but there was no scope for cooking of cabbage. we made minor modifications by adding water in order to make cabbage cooked
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DhivyaJune 2025
The cabbage won't cook in the four minutes you said. I need to add a little more and let it cook. The bottom of the cabbage sticks when I add it and let it cook. but taste is fantabulous
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A Cookd cookFebruary 2023
easy n tasty
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karoMarch 2022
easy to do tasty