How long does it take to make cabbage thoran?

About 30 minutes: 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, serving 4.

Why use coconut oil for thoran?

Cold-pressed Anveshan coconut oil gives thoran its authentic Kerala flavour and fragrance that ordinary refined oils simply cannot match.

Is cabbage thoran healthy?

Yes, it is a light, lightly cooked vegetable dish with fresh coconut and minimal oil, making it a wholesome everyday side.

What do you serve with cabbage thoran?

It is best served with steamed rice and sambar or rasam as part of a South Indian meal.

Cabbage Thoran

Name: Cabbage Thoran
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp Bilona Ghee; 0.5 medium Cabbage; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 0.5 cup Grated Coconut; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 12 leaves Curry Leaves; 2 pieces Green Chillies; 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Urad Dal; 0.75 tsp Salt

Cabbage thoran is a classic Kerala stir-fry of finely shredded cabbage tossed with grated coconut and a quick tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves. Tempering it in pure cold-pressed Anveshan coconut oil delivers that unmistakable South Indian aroma, and a little Anveshan bilona ghee adds gentle richness, making a light, fragrant side that comes together in minutes.

Time breakdown

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time30 min

Ingredients

Cabbage
💡 You can also use Groundnut Oil / Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.
Grated Coconut
Mustard Seeds
Curry Leaves
Green Chillies
Turmeric Powder
Urad Dal
Salt

How to Make Cabbage Thoran

1
Finely shred the cabbage and lightly crush the grated coconut with green chillies and turmeric.
2
Heat the Anveshan coconut oil, splutter mustard seeds, add urad dal and fry until golden, then add curry leaves.
3
Add the shredded cabbage and salt, and toss well in the tempered oil.

Tips for the Best Cabbage Thoran

✓Let the mustard seeds splutter fully in Anveshan coconut oil before adding the cabbage for the right base flavour.
✓Cook the cabbage on high heat briefly so it stays crunchy rather than turning soft.

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