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    Home » Vegetables and Greens

    Published: Mar 18, 2020 · Modified: Jun 5, 2022 by Padma Kumar, 2 Comments

    Sauteed Cabbage Recipe with Coconut {Cabbage Thoran}

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    Sometimes the simplest things are the best. This Sauteed Cabbage Recipe with Coconut is a delicious and delicate flavoured dish just like this Sauteed Beetroot Recipe. The coconut oil and the fresh coconut add such a lovely flavour to the dish and fills the kitchen with its fragrance!

    Table of Contents
    • Bit of a background about this Recipe
    • This easy Vegan Cabbage Recipe could become one of your family favourites!
      • Your toddler will love this dish!
      • This dish is a super hit, especially with fussy eaters
    • Which Cabbage is ideal for this dish?
      • Red Cabbage Vs. Green Cabbage
    • Nutrition Values (approximate) for Cabbage Thoran Recipe
    • Love this Sauteed Cabbage Recipe? You will love these veggie recipes too!
    • Recipe Card + Short Video

    Bit of a background about this Recipe

    Sautéed vegetables are part of everyday meals in the Southern part of India - the state of Tamil Nadu, to be specific. Such dishes are called "poriyal". Green beans, carrots, leafy greens and beetroot - you name it and there will be a poriyal with the vegetable! This dish is served as part of a traditional meal that has cooked rice, sambar (stew of vegetables and lentils) and rasam (spiced tamarind or tomato broth). In Kerala this dish is known as Cabbage Thoran.

    This easy Vegan Cabbage Recipe could become one of your family favourites!

    It certainly is mine! To start with, I love cabbage! It is such a versatile veggie and available throughout the year! You will almost always find a piece of cabbage lurking in my fridge 🙂 I love adding it to soups and salads and Indo Chinese dishes.

    The other reason why I love this simple dish, in particular, is because it is low in calories ({approx 124 calories} see detailed nutrition chart below), is vegan, gluten free and comes together under 30 minutes - very few recipes can boast to be this good!

    Your toddler will love this dish!

    Why? For these reasons:

    A) It looks attractive - the bright yellow hue with the white coconut shreds in it makes this dish look so pretty! Children love food that look good.

    B) It is incredibly delicious - the simple spices come beautifully together with the sweetness of the coconut.

    C) It is mild and sweet tasting - children have a natural liking for sweet tasting food.

    D) It has a lovely texture and crunch to it! Of all the kid friendly Indian food, this dish is my favourite and it will your toddlers too!

    This dish is a super hit, especially with fussy eaters

    The cabbage in this recipe is cooked though and not mushy or gooey. Your fussy eater will love that! (just like this super easy Tender Okra Fry which a super hit with children). The texture of this dish is the perfect challenge for your toddler who is just beginning to enjoy biting and chewing food.

    Remember: 1) When feeding this dish to your child, remove the green chillies. You can avoid using green chillies at all and that is absolutely fine. The dish will still taste just as good! 2) When feeding this to your child under 3 years of age, remember to remove the lentils and feed only the vegetable.

    Love Cabbage? What is your favourite cabbage dish? Do let me know in the comments below.

    Which Cabbage is ideal for this dish?

    There are so many varieties of cabbage out there! As a beginner I used to get so confused! Cabbage, as you know, can be either green, white or red in colour. This dish works best with the white cabbage because white cabbage tastes sweeter and cooks faster than the other two varieties. The white cabbage is actually not white, rather, it is light green in colour.

    White cabbage for sauteed cabbage recipe
    White Cabbage

    Red Cabbage Vs. Green Cabbage

    To be honest, I have never tried this recipe with red cabbage. Red cabbage, as you may know, is the deep red - purple cousin of the white/green cabbage and has a deeper, earthier taste. Mostly used in salads and pickled or made into coleslaw, red cabbage surely adds a pop of colour to any dish.

    Have you tried this recipe with red cabbage? Do share with me on Instagram and on Facebook
    finely cut white cabbage for cabbage thoran recipe

    Nutrition Values (approximate) for Cabbage Thoran Recipe

    Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Servings: 4
    Amount per serving 
    Calories124
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 8.2g10%
    Saturated Fat 6.7g34%
    Cholesterol 0mg0%
    Sodium 28mg1%
    Total Carbohydrate 12.1g4%
    Dietary Fiber 5.1g18%
    Total Sugars 5.3g 
    Protein 3.1g 
    Vitamin D 0mcg0%
    Calcium 65mg5%
    Iron 3mg17%
    Potassium 314mg7%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.

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    1. Jen says

      December 14, 2021 at 1:13 am

      Tried this one with red cabbage and had it with cous cous - delicious!

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      • mygoodfoodworld says

        December 14, 2021 at 1:48 am

        So glad that you liked it, Jen! I will try it with red cabbage too! xx

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