Flavorful Cabbage Chana Dal Subzi Recipe - Perfect for Lunch or Dinner
This Cabbage Chana Dal Sabzi is nutritious and flavorful that combines crunchy shredded cabbage with protein rich lentils. Seasoned with cumin, garlic, and green chilies, it’s a quick and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with parathas and can be cooked in 15 mins with right preparations.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chana dal soaked for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight
- 500 grams cabbage finely shredded
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp green chili paste
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation:
- Soak 1/4 cup chana dal for at least 6 hours while overnight is preferred.
- Shred around 500 grams cabbage (roughly half cabbage) just before cooking.
Cooking:
- Place soaked chana dal in a pressure cooker with just enough water to cover it. Cook for 2 whistles. The dal should be soft enough to press but should still hold its shape perfectly. Drain any excess water.
- Heat 3 tbsp oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and let them crackle. Stir in the cooked chana dal and let it sauté for a moment.
- Add the 1 tsp green chili paste, 1 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 1 tbsp coriander powder, and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. Stir well to coat the lentils in the spices.
- To this, add the shredded cabbage, 1/2 tsp garam masala, and salt to taste. Toss everything together so the cabbage is evenly seasoned.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If you like a crunch, take it off the heat early. For a deeper flavor, cook it a bit longer until the edges of the cabbage start to lightly brown.
- Turn off the heat and serve hot with fresh wheat parathas and your favorite pickle.