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purple cabbage poriyal
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Purple Cabbage Poriyal

Purple Cabbage Poriyal is a south indian stir fry recipe prepared with purple cabbage, fresh coconut and tempered with few spices in Indian style.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Keyword cabbage recipes, healthy, instant pot, keto, low carb, poriyal, stir fry
Diet Keto, Low Carb, Vegan
Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 61kcal
Author Bhavana Patil

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2-3 cups purple cabbage shredded or finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or any oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • few curry leaves
  • 2 green chilli finely chopped
  • a pinch asafetida(hing)
  • ½ medium onion finely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoon fresh or frozen coconut shredded

Instructions

Instant Pot Method:

  • Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil to the POT. Once hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, let them splutter
  • Next add green chili, curry leaves, and asafetida (hing). Saute for a few secs.
  • Add chopped onion and saute till onions turn light brown in color.
  • Next add purple cabbage, salt, water and mix well.Make sure to scrap of any spice if sticking to the pot.
  • Close the lid on the pot, and turn the valve from VENTING to SEALING position. Press the CANCEL button on Instant Pot.
  • Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set the timer to 1 MINUTE.
    When the instant pot beeps, Do a QUICK RELEASE(QR)
  • Remove lid away from you, add fresh shredded coconut and mix well.
  • Purple Cabbage Poriyal or Stir Fry is ready, serve with hot rice, chapatis, roti & parathas.

Stovetop Pan Method:

  • Follow the same instructions till step 4 in a stovetop pot/pan and cook covered on medium-low heat. Stir 2-3 times in between for even cooking and you can sprinkle water if required while stirring.
  • Once the cabbage becomes tender, add fresh shredded coconut and mix well. Purple Cabbage Poriyal or Stir Fry is ready, serve with hot rice, chapatis, roti & parathas.

Notes

Tips & Variations:

  • Try with other vegetables like beetroot, carrot, pumpkin, butternut squash, or chayote squash (chow chow).
  • You can skip onions for this recipe.
  • Use any cooking oil if you dont have coconut oil.
  • You can also add urad dal for tempering.
  • Do not overcook, let the veggies retain the crunchiness.
  • If you are making this for a lunch box or for eating later, stir fry for 2 minutes on low flame after adding coconut. If you are consuming immediately, no need to cook after adding coconut.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 667IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg