SAVOY/ GREEN CABBAGE

Pay  less in calories

For this baggage of cabbage

When you board  this veggie airline

HEALTH BENEFITS of CABBAGE

Savoy/ Green Cabbage – Raw, steamed or sauteed

is an excellent source of vitamin K, C , B1, B2 and B6

manganese , dietary fiber, potassium, folate and copper

 contains choline, magnesium, calcium, selenium, iron

phosphorous, pantothenic acid, protein and niacin

Sinigrin in Savoy cabbage prevents bladder, colon and prostate cancers

Fiber lowers cholesterol and prevents premature aging

calories 9; carb 1.9; fiber 0.8

STEAMED CABBAGE ROLLS

Method 1

  • Peel outer leaves of cabbage and discard; peel inner leaves and place in salted ice cold water *(1 tsp. salt+ 2 cups) for 5 min.
  • Peel and chop onion fine; peel and grate carrots.
  • For filling: Saute onions in a frying pan with 1 tbsp. oil until translucent.
  • Add carrots and stir- fry 1 min.
  • Mix in 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 tbsp. coconut  (grated) or peanut butter.
  • For rolls : Wipe each cabbage leaf dry using paper towel.
  • Place 1 tbsp. filling on each leaf 1″ away from end and roll to make a cylinder.
  • Use a toothpick to pin ends.
  • Steam rolls in a steamer for 8-10 min.
  • Serve as an appetizer, with fried rice or Naan.

Method 2 (dumplings)

  • Peel outer leaves and chop cabbage fine; rinse and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan ; add mustard seeds, lentils and red/ green chili.
  • When seeds splutter add water and bring to a boil.
  • Add  salt, chopped cabbage and stir well
  •  Slowly add rice rawa to form dough.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Roll into dumplings and steam in a steamer for 10 min.
  • Serve rolls with cilantro chutney for breakfast/ lunch/ dinner.

Method 3

  • For filling : Chop cabbage in a food processor ; add salt, pepper and grated coconut.
  • Heat 1.5 cups of water in a frying pan.
  • Remove from heat and add rice flour slowly to form a dough.
  • Wrap in a wet muslin cloth and let cool.
  • Knead into a soft dough by mixing 1 tsp. oil
  • Roll into 2″ diameter balls.; flatten into circles, place cabbage filling and seal into semicircles
  • Steam in a steamer for 6-8 min.
  • Serve dumplings as an appetizer or snack.