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Bowl of cabbage in mild yogurt and mustard seed curry garnished with cilantro and served with rice.
Alyssa

Cabbage in Mild Yogurt and Mustard Seed Curry

A delicious and healthy curry featuring cabbage combined with mild yogurt and seasoned with mustard seeds.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Dish, Sides
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 252

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head green cabbage, in 1 inch x 1 inch x 3 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon asafoetida
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt stirred
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander

Method
 

  1. Place cabbage pieces in a colander and rinse well. Drain cabbage of any excess water. Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium-high for 1 minute. Add asafoetida and allow it to sizzle for 10 seconds. Add mustard seeds and cook until you hear the first popping sound, about 1 minute. Immediately turn off the heat.
  2. After 5 minutes, stir in yogurt and turn on the heat to medium, stirring continuously for 1 minute. Add salt, cumin, turmeric and coriander. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the oil glistens. Add cabbage and stir well.
  3. If you are ready to serve the cabbage, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking it for 5 minutes. Otherwise turn off the heat and reheat on medium-high for 3 to 4 minutes just before serving.
  4. Can be used right away. Will keep refrigerated for up to 1 day in a sealed container, but this dish loses its texture after a day in the fridge.

Notes

This curry is a flavorful and easy side dish, wonderful with rice or bread.