Cabbage Moong dal Poriyal / Muttaikose Pasi Paruppu Poriyal With Coconut

 cabbage moong dal poriyal

This cabbage moong dal poriyal / muttaikose pasi paruppu poriyal is our most favorite cabbage recipes. I make this poriyal at least once in a week. I learnt this cabbage poriyal recipe from my MIL. Earlier we used to cook cabbage adding moong dal separately in a closed vessel, temper it with onion, green chilli and garnish with grated coconut.

Recently my MIL started to make this poriyal in pressure cooker directly and taught me the same. Its so easy and can be made quickly under 10 minutes. Friends, do try this easy cabbage poriyal with moong dal and enjoy with sambar rice.

Cabbage poriyal with moong dal

Cabbage moong dal poriyal recipe

Cabbage moong dal poriyal recipe

Cabbage moong dal curry recipe / Muttaikose pasi paruppu poriyal for rice

 
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Side dish
Serves: 3
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
 

INGREDIENTS

1 cup = 250ml

  • Cabbage – 2 cups (finely sliced)
  • Moong dal – 2 tbsp
  • Big onion – 1(finely chopped)
  • Green chilli – 2 (slit)
  • Ginger – 1/2 tsp (finely chopped)
  • Grated coconut – 1/4 cup
  • Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp (to garnish, optional)

To temper

  • Coconut oil – 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves – few
HOW TO MAKE CABBAGE MOONG DAL PORIYAL
  1. Wash and shred cabbage. Chop onion, green chilli, ginger.
  2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker base. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds and curry leaves.
  3. Add onion, green chilli, ginger and saute till transparent. Add cabbage, moong dal and salt. Mix well.
  4. Add 1/2 cup of water and mix well. Pressure cook in high flame for 2 whistles.
  5. Open the cooker after the steam is released. Boil excess water if there.
  6. Lastly garnish with grated coconut and coriander leaves.
  7. Serve with sambar rice !
METHOD – STEP BY STEP PICTURES
  • Wash and shred cabbage finely. Wash and chop onion, ginger, slit green chilli.
  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker base. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds and curry leaves. 
  • Saute onion, green chilli, ginger and curry leaves. Add cabbage, moong dal, salt and mix well.

    • cabbage poriyal with moong dal

  • Add 1/2 cup of water and pressure cook in high flame for 2 whistles. Open the cooker after the steam is released. 

    • cabbage poriyal with moong dal

  • Boil if there is any excess water. Garnish with grated coconut and coriander leaves.

    • cabbage poriyal with moong dal

  • Mix well and serve with sambar rice. Enjoy !

Note

  • For variations, you can use chana dal instead of moong dal but soak chana dal for 2 hours in hot water for quick cooking.
  • You can also use sambar powder instead of green chilli but taste, color and flavor will vary.


Try this easy and yummy cabbage poriyal recipe with moong dal. You will love it !

muttaikose pasi paruppu poriyal

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