Indian Cabbage and Peas Stir Fry

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and healthy Indian Cabbage and Peas Stir Fry, a quick and flavorful dish bursting with aromatic spices. Featuring tender shredded cabbage and sweet green peas, this easy recipe is infused with the earthy flavors of mustard seeds, cumin, and curry leaves, enhanced by a hint of heat from green chili. A dash of turmeric adds a golden hue, while fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice provide a bright, zesty finish. Ready in just under 30 minutes and perfect as a side dish to pair with rice, roti, or paratha, this vegan and gluten-free stir fry is a nutritious addition to any meal. Perfectly balanced and delightfully spiced, it’s a simple way to bring authentic Indian flavors to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 whole Green chili
• 8 whole Curry leaves
• 500 grams Cabbage
• 100 grams Green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

Step 3

Add the green chili (slit lengthwise) and curry leaves, stirring for 30 seconds to release their aroma.

Step 4

Add the shredded cabbage and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the green peas, turmeric powder, salt, and red chili powder (if using). Mix well to ensure the spices coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 6

Cover the skillet with a lid and cook on low-medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow the cabbage and peas to cook until tender but not mushy.

Step 7

Once cooked, turn off the heat and garnish the stir fry with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish with rice, roti, or any Indian bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	676.2 grams (676.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	476

Total Fat 29.20g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.20g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2466mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 50.10g	18%
Dietary Fiber 20.40g	73%
Total Sugars 23.30g
Protein 13.90g	28%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 275mg	21%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 1312mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.7%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 38.6%