Cabbage Kootu

Name: Cabbage Kootu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chana dal; water; pinch turmeric powder; pinch salt; 1/4 cup coconut pieces; 3 green chilli; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 250 g cabbage; 3 tsp oil; 1 tsp urad dal; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 2 red chilli; 1/2 tsp asafoetida; 1 tsp chilli powder; 1 tsp sambar powder; cooked chana dal; masala paste; few curry leaves

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

This cabbage kootu is a comforting South Indian side dish made with soft-cooked chana dal, fresh cabbage, and a flavorful coconut-green chilli paste. Tempered with spices and finished with curry leaves, it’s creamy, mildly spiced, and incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re pairing it with sambar rice or rasam rice, this kootu adds just the right balance of texture and flavor to your meal. It’s simple to make, wholesome, and a great way to enjoy everyday ingredients in a hotel-style preparation.

Updated at: Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:19:05 GMT