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    Home » Salad

    Flavor Bomb Cabbage Salad with Indian Tadka

    Published: Aug 11, 2020 · Modified: Jan 7, 2023 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 11 Comments

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    A crunchy colorful cabbage salad that is healthy, tasty, and super easy to make. This Indian salad has an earthy tempering of mustard seeds and turmeric over finely chopped cabbage and a mix of crisp veggies finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

    Cabbage salad in 2 white bowls

    This recipe is adapted from a dear friend who often whipped up this colorful and flavor-packed spicy cabbage salad for pot lucks and dinner parties. I would always be in awe to see her make it. It was always a hit and it not only stood out but also perfectly complemented all the other elaborate Indian dishes.

    Cabbage salad in a serving bowl

    Steps

    The best part of this dish is the tadka or "tempering" that takes less than 5 minutes to make. You heat up the oil until it's shimmering and then add the mustard seeds. As they start popping, add hing or asafetida, turmeric, and red chili powder. That's all! Pour this aromatic tadka on the cabbage slaw that elevates the flavors of each vegetable in the salad.

    how to make spicy Indian cabbage salad

    Serving

    Serve as a side dish with your favorite Indian meal. Or get creative and serve as a side salad with soup or sandwich or pair it with your favorite grilled meats or veggies. This low-calorie vegan salad will complement any meal.

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    Here are some more pairing ideas to serve this tangy cabbage side dish:

    Vegetarian Meals

    • Spinach Dal & Rice
    • Dum Aloo & Paratha
    • Aloo Gobi & Roti
    • Dal Makhani & Brown Rice
    • Batata Bhaji & Puri

    Non Vegetarian Meals

    • Masala Chicken Burgers
    • Tandoori Chicken
    • Hariyali Salmon
    • Chicken Tikka Kebab
    • Tandoori Salmon

    We love to incorporate cabbage in our everyday meals. It's an inexpensive vegetable that is packed with nutrition and has a long shelf life. Here are some of our favorite Indian cabbage recipes:

    • Cabbage Rice - A popular one pot meal on the blog, this recipe uses lot of cabbage that simply melds along with the rice
    • Gobi Paratha - Red Cabbage Parathas
    • Patta Gobi Sabzi - Cabbage stir fry with options to add lentils, peas or carrots this versatile recipe is quick & flavorful
    • Veg Hakka Noodles - Cut cabbage into long thin strips and load it up in this family favorite noodle dish
    • Lemon Coriander Soup - Chicken cilantro soup with ginger and jalapeños with an added crunch and nutrients from cabbage that is added just before serving
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    Indian Cabbage Salad

    Crunchy Cabbage Salad with bell peppers, onions and carrots tossed in spices and fresh lemon juice
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Brunch, dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 77kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups green cabbage thinly sliced and chopped
    • ½ cup red pepper thinly sliced
    • ½ cup green pepper thinly sliced
    • ½ cup carrots julienned
    • ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
    • ½ cup purple cabbage. thinly sliced and chopped optional
    • 1½ tablespoons oil
    • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon asafetida
    • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 lemon cut into half & juiced

    Instructions

    • Mix all the veggies in a medium bowl.
    • Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add mustard seeds and allow them to pop. Turn the heat off once the mustard seeds start to pop. Add asafetida, turmeric & red chili powder.
    • Pour this tempering over the veggies. Add salt and lemon juice. Mix well and enjoy.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2846IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. Andy Blackwell says

      August 28, 2020 at 5:56 pm

      This Cabbage salad is brilliant, thank you so much. Forget coleslaw, this is the 'go-to' for us now. I made it this evening to go with frittata, roasted Mediterranean vegetables and new potatoes. Delicious, and healthy. I just want to try it with everything: curries, roti, kebabs, cold meats, even fish and chips (we're British)!5 stars

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    2. claudia says

      September 16, 2020 at 9:53 am

      perfect for all the green and red cabbage I have. Thank you!5 stars

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    3. Hollis Claire says

      November 03, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      This looks amazing!!! How long would this salad last in the refrigerator? I'd like to meal prep some healthy lunches.

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      • Archana says

        November 06, 2020 at 10:15 pm

        It can last for 2 days refrigerated.

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    4. michelle says

      November 15, 2020 at 8:01 pm

      Great way to get more veggies in.5 stars

      Reply
    5. Kim says

      December 07, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Excellent flavor!5 stars

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    6. Anushree says

      February 14, 2021 at 10:47 pm

      I loved it!5 stars

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    7. Liz T says

      April 22, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      Love this!!! So fresh and bright! I used a lime instead of lemon because it's what I had, and used some paprika and black pepper instead of chili powder for my young kids. Definitely will be making this again.5 stars

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      • Archana says

        April 22, 2021 at 9:08 pm

        Thank you Liz! So glad that the children loved it too!

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    8. Rupa Chigurupati says

      March 26, 2022 at 9:02 am

      This salad is delicious and I make it all the time. I add curry leaves to the tadka and mix in a handful of fresh cilantro at the end. Great recipe! Thank you Archana!

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      • Archana says

        March 26, 2022 at 7:15 pm

        Love the addition of curry leaves!

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