Cabbage Thoran
South Indian Dry Cabbage Stir-fry
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Indian dishes.
What it is
A simple and nutritious South Indian dry side dish where finely shredded cabbage is stir-fried with mustard seeds, curry leaves, grated coconut, turmeric, and green chilies. It's a naturally low-carb and flavorful vegetable option.
Key ingredients
Cabbage, grated coconut, mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, turmeric, salt, coconut oil.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no lentils (chana dal) are added, which are sometimes used in Thoran. Confirm no sugar is used, which is rare for this dish.
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
Cabbage Thoran में चना दाल और चीनी बिल्कुल मत डालिएगा, कृपया।
For the Cabbage Thoran, please ensure no chana dal (lentils) and no sugar are added.
Watch out for
Addition of lentils (chana dal) or, rarely, potatoes/peas.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.