This is a simple, quick, and easy cabbage curry with coconut. It is very flexible — adjust ingredients to your taste or try adding fennel, bell peppers, or even hot peppers to spice it up a bit! It’s excellent served on top of rice or as a side dish with fried fish.
Prep Time::20 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup julienned carrots
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small head cabbage, sliced
½ cup fresh shredded coconut
2 tablespoons Indian curry powder
¾ cup coconut milk
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup diced fresh tomato
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Directions
Place a large skillet or wok over high heat. Heat oil and butter until smoking. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, about 1 minute. Add cabbage, coconut, and curry powder; stir fry for 2 more minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low; pour in coconut milk, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook to desired doneness. To serve, sprinkle with tomato, green onions, and cilantro.