Kobi Vatana Nu Shaak (Cabbage Peas Sabzi)
- 25 min
- mild
- Serves 4
Kobi vatana nu shaak is a Gujarati dry sabzi of cabbage and green peas with mustard, cumin, tomato and a pinch of sugar. Mild side for roti, serves 4, 25.
Good for: Lunchbox
Ingredients
Oil30 ml
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Ginger, Grated5 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped6 grams
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Cabbage, Shredded400 grams
Green Peas100 grams
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Sugar½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams
Contains: wheat.
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 | 132kcal | 528kcal |
| Protein | 3.4g | 14g |
| Carbohydrate | 13g | 51g |
| Fat | 8.3g | 33g |
| Fibre | 4.7g | 19g |
| Sugar | 6.1g | 24g |
Cookd masalas for cabbage
Method
Heat the oil in a wide pan. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add cumin, asafoetida, ginger and green chillies and fry for 1 minute.
Add the tomato and cook for 2 minutes until soft.
Add the cabbage and green peas. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, sugar and salt. Mix well.
Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until the cabbage is soft but still a little crunchy and the peas are cooked. Cover for 2 minutes only if the pan looks dry.
Turn off the heat. Add the lemon juice and coriander leaves and mix. Serve hot with roti, dal and rice.
Before you start
- How long does Kobi Vatana Nu Shaak (Cabbage Peas Sabzi) take?
- 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Kobi Vatana Nu Shaak (Cabbage Peas Sabzi) serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Kobi Vatana Nu Shaak (Cabbage Peas Sabzi) vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Kobi Vatana Nu Shaak (Cabbage Peas Sabzi) 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 Kobi Vatana Nu Shaak (Cabbage Peas Sabzi)?
- 400 grams Cabbage, 100 grams Green Peas, 5 grams Ginger, 6 grams Green Chilli, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, 30 ml Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Kobi Vatana Nu Shaak (Cabbage Peas Sabzi)?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Kobi Vatana Nu Shaak (Cabbage Peas Sabzi)?
- About 132 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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