Cabbage thoran with coconut and mustard seeds
Quickly stir fried cabbage with grated coconut, curry leaves and mustard seeds. Fresh, light and fast.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.05 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large wide pan. Add the mustard seeds, and when they pop add the dried chillies and curry leaves for 20 seconds.
- 2
Add the green chilli, turmeric and cabbage. Stir well to coat in the yellow oil.
- 3
Sprinkle over 3 tbsp water and the salt. Cover and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes until the cabbage starts to soften.
5 min - 4
Uncover, add the coconut and stir fry for 4 minutes until the water has gone and the cabbage still has a little bite.
4 min - 5
Serve warm alongside dal and rice.
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