What kind of cabbage to use in cabbage poriyal (Indian stir-fry)?

What kind of cabbage to use in cabbage poriyal (Indian stir-fry)? - Cooked Vegetable on Pan

I tried making this with a savoy cabbage, and it tastes like Irish cabbage - the spices were overwhelmed by the cabbage taste. When I have had this dish in Indian restaurants, the cabbage taste is milder.



Best Answer

From what I can find, it seems like the cabbage used for many Indian dishes is what we in the US would call green cabbage. In the pictures of cabbage poriyal that I saw, the cabbage appeared to have a smooth texture rather that a crinkly texture like Napa or Savoy cabbage would have.

Here are a couple of excerpts from an article about cabbage use in Indian cooking :

Cabbage commonly known as Patta gobhi or Band gobhi in India is a very integral part of Indian cooking. It is usually used to prepare salad, soups, pickles, curries, kootus, added to dals and cooked with other various vegetables etc. There are many types of cabbage available in market which is different in colour, their flavours, texture etc.

There are many varieties of cabbage based on shape and time of maturity. Cabbage has a round shape and is composed of superimposed leaf layers. There are three major types of cabbage: green, red, and Savoy. The color of green cabbage ranges from pale to dark green. Both green and red cabbages have smooth-textured leaves. Red cabbage has leaves that are either crimson or purple with white veins running through it. The leaves of Savoy cabbage are more ruffled and yellowish-green in color. Red and green cabbages have a more defined taste and crunchy texture as compared to Savoy cabbage’s more delicate nature.

Here is a picture of cabbage from a recipe for an Indian curry. It does appear to be a typical green cabbage.

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What is cabbage called in India?

Cabbage or gobhi, is one of the most popular vegetables in India. It is very leafy, made with each leave making a covering for the other.

How do you cut green cabbage for stir-fry?

How to cut Napa cabbage for stir-frying
  • Cut off the end of the cabbage (about 1cm). Separate all the leaves with your hands.
  • Lay one leave flat on the chopping board. Cut it into bite-sized pieces at a 30-degree angle. Repeat to finish all the leaves.


  • How do you cut Napa cabbage for stir-fry?

    Directions
  • Heat the oil in a fry pan on medium heat.
  • Fry the mustard and cumin seeds for roughly 30 seconds until the seeds start to pop.
  • Add the chilli flakes, curry leaves and onion. ...
  • Stir through the garlic, cabbage, turmeric and salt. ...
  • Mix in the shredded coconut and heat through.




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