INDIAN SPICED CABBAGE (KOBI NU SHAAK)

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This recipe is from the Indian state of Gujarat. Adapted from a recipe published in Saveur magazine, December 2009. Black and brown mustard seeds are used in Asian cuisine and impart a different flavor than yellow mustard seeds.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h12m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 green cabbage, cored and shredded
kosher salt, to taste
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds (not yellow mustard seeds) or 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds (not yellow mustard seeds)
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 -3 anaheim chilies, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Toss cabbage and salt in a bowl. Let wilt for 1 hour. Squeeze excess liquid from cabbage; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and bay leaves; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add reserved cabbage, garlic powder, turmeric, tomatoes, and peppers. Cook, stirring until cabbage is crisp tender, 6-7 minutes. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and sugar. Season with salt; cook until flavors meld, 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 32, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 11.6, Protein 3.3

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