Curry cabbage is a simple dish of chopped cabbage cooked in flavorful curry with tomatoes, onion, garlic and scallions. The cabbage is steamed until it softens and all the flavors are combined. It is easy to make, budget friendly and is the perfect main or side dish. Best enjoyed with sada, dosti or paratha roti.
This recipe for curry cabbage is vegan, vegetarian, low card and gluten free.
Rinse cabbage under running water. Drain or pat dry. Chop cabbage into small pieces.
Heat oil in a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion, hot pepper and cook until the edges are golden brown.
Stir in curry and 1/2 cup water. Cook until grainy and fragrant and curry separates from the oil . Add cabbage, garlic, tomatoes, scallion, hot pepper, thyme, salt and mix well to combine.
Cover, reduce heat to low and steam until cabbage wilts and softens, about 15-20 minutes.