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Cabbage Upkari(Sabzi)

Indulge your taste buds in the vibrant and aromatic world of GSB Style cuisine with our featured recipe – Cabbage Upkari. Let's embrace the flavors of the Konkan coast with the GSB Style Cabbage Upkari. Let its aromatic spices and delicate sweetness transport you to the enchanting world of GSB cuisine. Prepare to savor each bite of this wholesome sabzi, relishing the rich cultural heritage it embodies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Sabzi, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp Oil for cooking
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Jeera cumin seeds
  • few curry leaves
  • 1/2 cabbage finely chopped
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 tomato finely chopped
  • 1-2 tspKumta masala powder combination of 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1tsp coriander powder, and 1/2 tsp jeera powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Jaggery a small piece or to taste
  • Fresh grated coconut for garnishing
  • coriander leaves for garnishing
  • Frozen peas optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add jeera and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. add Curry leaves and saute for 15 seconds
  • Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.
  • Add the finely chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and mushy.
  • Add the finely chopped cabbage and mix well. Cover the pan and cook for a few minutes until the cabbage starts to soften.
  • If using frozen peas, add them to the pan at this stage and mix well.
  • Sprinkle kumta masala powder over the cabbage mixture. Adjust the quantity based on your desired spice level. Mix well to coat the cabbage evenly with the masala.
  • Add salt to taste and mix again.
  • Add a small piece of jaggery for a hint of sweetness. Adjust the quantity based on your taste preference.
  • Cover the pan and cook the cabbage mixture on low heat until it is cooked through. Add a little water if required. Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
  • Once the cabbage is cooked and tender, remove from heat.
  • Garnish with fresh grated coconut and coriander leaves.
  • Serve the Cabbage Upkari as a side dish with rice, chapati, or any Indian bread of your choice.
  • Cabbage Upkari is a flavorful and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a part of a meal. The combination of cabbage, spices, and coconut adds a delightful taste to this dish. Enjoy!