White cabbage curry – a classic from mom’s kitchen!

As you know, I love curries! My mom has always managed to conjure up a delicious curry from almost any vegetable. Today I would like to introduce you to one of her favorite white cabbage recipes: Mom’s white cabbage curry. It’s super easy, quick to prepare, healthy and vegan! This white cabbage recipe is perfect for the whole family. I hope you enjoy cooking & feasting ❤️.

Cabbage Curry

White cabbage and curry?

White cabbage is a great ingredient for curries. It is inexpensive, available all year round and packed with nutrients such as vitamin C, K and fiber. Its mild flavor absorbs the spices wonderfully and makes for a delicious base. For those who want to substitute cabbage, you can swap it for kale or pointed cabbage. Both varieties also go well with the Pakistani/Indian spices.

Cabbage Curry

Mom’s white cabbage recipe – the ingredients

  • White cabbage: the star of this dish! Sliced strips of white cabbage provide the perfect consistency for the curry. Wash the white cabbage strips beforehand, as sometimes there is still dirt inside the cabbage.
  • Black mustard seeds & cumin: These spices give the curry a pleasant spiciness and warmth. If you don’t have mustard and cumin seeds, you can leave them out.
  • Onions, garlic and ginger: these classic ingredients form the basis of many curries and provide an intense flavor.
  • Tomatoes: They bring freshness and a natural acidity to the dish. If you don’t have fresh tomatoes, you can also use canned tomatoes or tomato paste.
  • Spices (turmeric, garam masala, chili, coriander and cumin powder): This mixture provides the typical curry flavor. If you like it milder, you can use less chili powder.
  • Potatoes & frozen peas (optional): You can add these as desired to add another portion of vegetables to the dish.
  • Fresh coriander: To finish, add chopped coriander for freshness and color.
Cabbage Curry

White cabbage curry recipe

  • 1. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and fry for approx. 30 seconds until they start to smell fragrant.
  • 2. add the onions and sauté over a medium heat until soft.
  • 3. In the meantime, grind the garlic and ginger into a paste in a mortar (alternatively, grate or finely chop). Add the paste to the onions and fry briefly.
  • 4. Add the spices and braise briefly over a medium heat. Then add the tomatoes and fry briefly.
  • 5. Add the potatoes and the sliced white cabbage, mix everything well and fry on all sides. Season with salt and add approx. 100 ml water.
  • 6. Simmer over a medium heat with the lid on for approx. 30 minutes until the cabbage is cooked. Add the peas just before the end of the cooking time.
  • 7. Season to taste and add salt if necessary. Sprinkle with fresh coriander.
  • 8. Serve with basmati rice or flatbread/roti.
Cabbage Curry

This white cabbage recipe is:

  • Quick and easy: perfect for stressful days, prepared with little effort.
  • Healthy and rich in nutrients: white cabbage provides vitamins and fiber.
  • Vegan: Ideal for a plant-based diet.
  • Customizable: Can be varied with different types of vegetables.
  • Authentic taste: Spicy aromas just like in Pakistani cuisine.
  • Perfect for meal prep: easy to prepare and reheat.

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White Cabbage Curry – A Classic From Mom’s Kitchen

White cabbage recipe: This simple white cabbage curry is perfect for everyday cooking and can be prepared in advance. Try it and enjoy it with rice or flatbread — a true classic from Mom’s kitchen!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Sonstiges 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 Personen
Course: Dinner, Curry Recipe, Curygericht, Quiche Vegetarisch, Vegane Rezepte
Cuisine: India, Pakistan
Calories: 88

Ingredients
  

  • approx. 600 g white cabbage cut into thin strips & washed
  • oil for sautéing
  • ½ tsp  black mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp  cumin Jeera
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 small garlic cloves
  • approx. 10 g ginger a piece
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 4 medium-sized potatoes peeled and diced
  • approx. 100 ml water
  • Spices: 1/2 tsp turmeric Garam masala & chili powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, cumin powder & paprika powder, salt to taste
  • a handful of frozen peas optional
  • fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and mustard seeds and sauté for about 30 seconds until they become fragrant.
  2. Add the onions and sauté over medium heat until softened.
  3. Meanwhile, grind the garlic and ginger into a paste using a mortar and pestle (or grate or finely chop them). Add the paste to the onions and sauté briefly.
  4. Add the spices and let them cook briefly over medium heat. Then add the tomatoes and sauté for a moment.
  5. Add the potatoes and the sliced white cabbage, mix everything well, and sauté until lightly browned. Season with salt and add approx. 100 ml of water.
  6. Simmer over medium-low heat with the lid closed for about 30 minutes, until the cabbage is cooked through. Add the peas shortly before the cooking time is finished.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
  8. Serve with basmati rice or flatbread/roti.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 744mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2051IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cooking time may vary depending on how thinly you sliced the cabbage. If you prefer the cabbage very soft, let it cook longer.
When adding water, use it sparingly, as the cabbage releases liquid on its own. If needed, you can add more water, but let it simmer again afterward.

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