{"id":"c4fe1a01-b529-408d-b028-c368c3a2b32f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/c4fe1a01-b529-408d-b028-c368c3a2b32f","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/cabbage-thoran/","title":"Cabbage Thoran Recipe","description":"Cabbage Thoran is a dry vegetable dish from the South Indian state of Kerala made with finely chopped cabbage and fresh coconut. It is cooked in coconut oil with onions, green chillies, curry leaves, and a few spices. The dish is lightly spiced and has a soft, moist texture. Cabbage thoran is commonly served as part of a Kerala-style meal with rice.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cabbage-thoran-recipe-1a.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cabbage (– medium-sized)","item":"cabbage","quantity":1,"preparation":"– medium-sized"},{"text":"⅓ cup onions (– finely chopped or ⅓ cup sliced pearl onions or chopped shallots)","item":"onions","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup","preparation":"– finely chopped or 1/3 cup sliced pearl onions or chopped shallots"},{"text":"10 to 12 curry leaves","item":"curry leaves","quantity":10,"quantity_max":12},{"text":"1 teaspoon mustard seeds","item":"mustard seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon cumin seeds","item":"cumin seeds","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 pinch asafoetida ((hing), optional)","item":"asafoetida ((hing)","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","preparation":"optional)"},{"text":"1 green chili (– chopped)","item":"green chili","quantity":1,"preparation":"– chopped"},{"text":"½ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","item":"turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ cup grated coconut (– fresh or frozen)","item":"grated coconut","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"– fresh or frozen"},{"text":"2 tablespoons coconut oil","item":"coconut oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"salt (– as required)","item":"salt","preparation":"– as required"},{"text":"1 to 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (– chopped, for garnish, optional)","item":"coriander leaves","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"– chopped, for garnish, optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Rinse the cabbage a few times in fresh water. Remove the outer leaves. Half or quarter the cabbage. Shred or grate the cabbage in a food processor. You can also slice the cabbage thinly.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":2,"text":"Also, chop the pearl onions or shallots or onion.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":3,"text":"Heat coconut oil in a heavy pan or kadai.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"},{"number":4,"text":"First, add the mustard seeds and sauté on low heat till they crackle.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"},{"number":5,"text":"Now, add the cumin seeds and sauté them till they change color.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"},{"number":6,"text":"Add the chopped pearl onions or shallots or onion. Sauté stirring often until translucent.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"},{"number":7,"text":"Add the green chilies and curry leaves and sauté for a minute.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"},{"number":8,"text":"Now, add the turmeric powder and asafoetida (hing). Mix very well.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"},{"number":9,"text":"Lastly, add the cabbage and salt. Stir and sauté for a minute.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"},{"number":10,"text":"Cover the pan and let the cabbage cook on low heat. Continue to stir at times.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"},{"number":11,"text":"Steam cook till the cabbage is tender.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"},{"number":12,"text":"If there is any moisture in the pan, cook further till all the moisture dries up.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"},{"number":13,"text":"When the cabbage is cooked, add the coconut. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"},{"number":14,"text":"You can garnish it with coriander leaves if you prefer.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"},{"number":15,"text":"Serve cabbage thoran hot or warm with some steamed rice, chapati, paratha or bread.","section":"Making Cabbage Thoran"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:37:38.879504+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:37:38.879504+00:00"}