Adding fresh ginger and cumin—spices typical of Indian cuisine—to braised cabbage turns an ordinary vegetable into an exotic taste experience.
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced, peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium head green cabbage (2 pounds), cut into quarters, cored, and very thinly sliced
1⁄2 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
How to make
Braised Cabbage with Ginger and Cumin
In 12-inch skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in ginger and garlic; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
Stir in cabbage, cumin seeds, and salt; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until cabbage begins to wilt, about 5 minutes (do not let garlic burn).
Add water and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is very tender and water has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
Makes 6 accompaniment servings.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
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Braised Cabbage with Ginger and Cumin