Indian-style cabbage with coconut
Prep
15 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just twenty five minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Cabbage is such an underrated vegetable, packed with vitamin C and fiber to keep you feeling great, and when you pair it with creamy coconut and warming Indian spices, it becomes something truly special. The beauty of this dish is its simplicity and affordability, using humble pantry staples that transform into something restaurant quality. Fresh ginger and garlic build a fragrant base, while cumin seeds and garam masala bring that authentic spiced warmth you crave. Served alongside fluffy basmati rice, cool yogurt, and soft naan, this cabbage dish proves that the most satisfying meals don't need to be complicated or expensive.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 1 tbspsunflower oil
- 1onion(finely sliced)
- ½white cabbage(cored then shredded)
- 50 gramsdesiccated coconut
- 2 gramsdried curry leaves
- 2 clove/sgarlic cloves(garlic, crushed )
- 4 cmginger(peeled and coarsely grated)
- 2 tspgaram masala
- 1 tbspcumin seeds
- 100 gramscoriander(leaves roughly chopped)
- 1no.1 ruby chicken masala(Chicken curry of your choice (such as 400g pack No.1 Ruby Chicken Masala), to serve)
- 1basmati rice(rice, to serve (optional))
- 1natural yogurt(to serve (optional))
- 1naan(to serve (optional))
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large wok or sauté pan over a high heat. Once hot, add the onion and cabbage and stir fry for 4-5 minutes until softening and blackened in places.
- 2
Add the coconut, curry leaves, garlic, ginger, garam masala and cumin seeds, pour in 100ml water and stir fry for 4-5 minutes more, adding a splash more water if it starts to catch.
- 3
Once the cabbage is soft and has a good colour, season to taste and stir through the coriander (it may seem like a large amount, but it’s used more like a vegetable than a herb here). Serve with a chicken curry, cooked according to pack instructions, rice and naan, with natural yogurt on the side, if liked.
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