Spiced Indian Cabbage with Beans

Cabbage is given an Indian twist when seasoned with a multitude of aromatic spices, and simmered with beans.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 184 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seed
• juice from one lime
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
• 5 cardamom pods
• 1 (12 ounce) can kidney beans, garbanzo beans, or black eyed peas, drained
• 0.25 cup water, or as needed
• 0.25 teaspoon asafoetida powder
• 0.5 medium head cabbage, sliced into strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sautee the ginger and serrano pepper for about one minute until soft. Season with caraway, cumin, fennel, mustard, fenugreek, turmeric, and asafoetida; cook until fragrant, about 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in the cardamom pods and cabbage. Season with salt and mix well.

Step 2

Pour in the water and lime juice, bring to a simmer, and cook, covered for 5 minutes. Pour the beans over the cabbage, cover, and cook an additional 2 minutes to reheat. Remove the lid and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 to 2 minutes.