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Oven Roasted Cabbage Fry (Indian Style)

Indian style oven roasted cabbage fry with curry leaves and whole spices. Just 1 minute of hands on time, 30 minutes in the oven at 425°F. Perfect for meal prep and freezer stash.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 111 kcal
Protein3 g
Fiber6 g
Fat4 g
Carbohydrates16 g

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 Large mixing bowl

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (454 g) green cabbage
  • 2 teaspoon peanut oil - or any neutral oil

Spices:

  • ½ teaspoon (1.6 g) cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon (2 g) mustard seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.7 g) turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.9 g) chili powder - adjust for heat
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) garlic powder
  • 10 to 20 curry leaves - fresh or frozen
  • ½ teaspoon (4.4 g) salt - adjust to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Chop 1 lb green cabbage into bite sized pieces. Remove the tough core.
    Hands chopping fresh green cabbage into bite sized pieces on a wooden cutting board
  • Place cabbage in a large bowl. Add 2 teaspoon peanut oil and toss to coat evenly.
  • Add ¼ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, and 10 to 20 curry leaves. Toss everything together until cabbage is evenly coated.
    Chopped cabbage in a metal bowl with turmeric, chili powder, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves being mixed in

Roasting:

  • Spread cabbage in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Do not overcrowd.
  • Roast at 425°F for 30 minutes. Toss halfway through.
    Golden roasted cabbage spread on a silicone lined baking sheet with visible crispy edges
  • Let it cool before storing or serving.
    Indian cabbage fry with caramelized edges and whole spices on a sheet pan

Notes

Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months, or longer if vacuum sealed.
Reheating: Microwave directly from frozen.
Curry leaves: Fresh or frozen both work. They add authentic South Indian flavor.
Yield: 1 lb raw cabbage yields about 234g cooked (117g per serving).

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts
Oven Roasted Cabbage Fry (Indian Style)
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
111
% Daily Value*
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
0.1
g
0
%
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Potassium
 
505
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
623
mg
27
%
Calcium
 
125
mg
13
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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