Description
This Indian Cabbage Recipe features oven-roasted shredded cabbage and carrots seasoned with traditional spices like cumin, turmeric, and mustard seeds. The dish is garnished with fresh coconut, cilantro, lemon juice, and crushed peanuts, offering a flavorful, tender, and slightly caramelized vegetable side perfect to serve hot alongside rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil (or sesame oil)
- 1 inch ginger (grated, about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon chopped green chilies (remove seeds to lower heat)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper)
- Salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
Vegetables
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 8–10 curry leaves
- ¼ cup fresh grated coconut
- ¼ cup chopped shallots (or onions)
Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Lemon juice (as per taste)
- 4 tablespoons crushed peanuts (or sesame seeds, roasted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Mix Seasonings: In a large bowl, combine peanut oil, grated ginger, chopped green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir well to blend all the flavors.
- Add Vegetables: Add the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and curry leaves to the bowl. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the seasoning mix.
- Prepare for Roasting: Spread the coated vegetable mixture evenly on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet for even roasting.
- Roast Vegetables: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes. Stir the vegetables halfway through cooking to promote even caramelization, until the cabbage becomes tender and slightly browned on the edges.
- Garnish: Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven. Sprinkle fresh grated coconut, chopped cilantro, and lemon juice over the mixture. Toss gently to blend the garnishes well with the roasted vegetables.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with crushed peanuts or roasted sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor. Serve the dish hot alongside rice.
Notes
- For a milder heat, remove the seeds from the green chilies before chopping.
- Fresh grated coconut adds authentic texture and flavor; you can substitute with desiccated coconut if necessary but it may alter the texture slightly.
- Peanut oil enhances the nutty flavor and withstands roasting temperatures well; alternatively, sesame oil can be used for a different flavor profile.
- Stirring halfway through roasting ensures even cooking and caramelization.
- This dish pairs wonderfully as a side with steamed rice or Indian breads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Indian cabbage recipe, oven roasted cabbage, roasted Indian vegetables, healthy side dish, vegetarian Indian recipe, spiced cabbage, roasted carrot and cabbage
