What Is Indian Cabbage Slaw?
I’m not really sure what to call this. I don’t even know if this is a proper Indian dish, but I do know I’ve been making it for years, and my cabbage-loving husband devours it. And let me tell you, even if this might not be a proper Indian dish, it is still full of Indian flavor and is absolutely delicious! It’s made up of chopped cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro, roasted peanuts, and a few seasonings and whatnot, resulting in a slaw that is just as refreshing as it is tasty. It’s made pretty much like you’d make the Cucumber Koshimbir, except without yogurt (and of course, substituting cabbage for cucumbers). This is one of those recipes that I find myself craving in the hotter months because it has such a crisp and refreshing taste. And it’s one of those super easy recipes that I find myself making again and again.
Watch the video to see How To Make this Cabbage Slaw
This video is also helpful to learn how to do a classic Indian “Tadka” or what is meant by tempering in Indian Recipes.
How To Make Indian Cabbage Slaw
Tips and Tricks for Making Indian Cabbage Slaw
To make this easy on myself, I buy a package of ready chopped coleslaw mix which is usually cabbage and shredded carrots. I rough chop that mix, use my Kuhn Rikon Pull chop for the tomatoes, cilantro, and peanuts, and then I’m ready to just mix and season.If you don’t have any small heatproof bowls, I highly recommend getting this mini fry pan. It’s perfect for applications such as this.This salad tastes great the first day but it is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING the next day!You can sub 1/4 cup of lemon juice instead of yogurt if you prefer. This is good if you’re planning to use it for a picnic or leave it out with no refrigeration for hours.Use this slap chopper for smashing up the peanuts.I like to use Red Spanish peanuts but if you can’t find those, just use regular roasted peanuts.If you’re not sure how to do the hot oil technique, watch this video to see how I did it for the cabbage slaw.
Prefer Your Cabbage Cooked?
If you want a cooked cabbage dish, try the Cabbage with Fennel Seeds, Cabbage with peas and carrots or the Szechuan Pepper cabbage! This Indian Cabbage Slaw makes a great appetizer, side dish or vegan main dish for those times you want something fresh without needing to put a whole lot of effort into it. Let me know in the comments if you enjoyed the dish!
