Even though it’s entering the mainstream now, the concept of half your plate being fruits and vegetables is a very important lesson in healthy living. One thing to remember though is how you cook those vegetables matters immensely. The thinking behind this zero oil cabbage recipe was to come up with a recipe that would provide all the goodness of veggies without compromising on the taste and without adding anything unhealthy. For those of you who are fans of cooking veggies in bulk for the week, bookmark this zero oil cabbage recipe.

Ingredients

1. Cabbage: 1 kg chopped
2. Tomatoes: 3 diced
3. Pas phoron: 1 teaspoon
4. Sambar masala: 2 teaspoons
5. Turmeric: ½ teaspoon
6. Red chilli powder: ½ teaspoon
7. Salt: 1 teaspoon

Method

1. Dry roast the pas phoron for about 1 minute
2. Add the masalas along with about 100ml water. Don’t worry about the exactness of this measure. A splash or so is enough. The idea is to stop the masalas from sticking.
3. Add the tomatoes and fry everything for about 5 minutes and add the cabbage.
4. Cook on a high flame for 5 minutes and then covered on simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Remove the lid and cook on a high flame till the water dries out.

If you’re unhappy with your veggie intake or you are someone who knows they are supposed to eat their veggies but just cannot develop a taste for them, this zero oil cabbage recipe is where you should start. It’s light on the masalas, doesn’t have a drop of oil, is quick and easy to make and makes a good accompaniment to any Indian meal. And best of all – it’s good for you.