Indian Cabbage Salad – Cabbage Koshimbir

Indian Cabbage Salad – Cabbage Koshimbir

This crispy, refreshing, and flavorful Indian Cabbage Salad is a delicious side dish. The best part is that it’s made by adding tempering to the salad which gives it an amazing flavor. It is a vegan, dairy-free, and versatile dish to serve all summer long. 

Indian cabbage salad is a healthy and fun twist to the traditional coleslaw recipe. This salad is also called kobichi (cabbage) koshimbir in the state of Maharashtra. It goes very well with various curries, roti, or rice as a side dish. 

Fresh, crunchy finely chopped cabbage and crushed peanuts are tossed with the tempering, green chillies, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, and salt. This salad is so delicious and very addictive. 

This crispy Indian cabbage salad does not involve too many spices and is ready in minutes. Additionally, it is so easy and takes a few minutes to put together. My family loves this recipe so much and we make it all year long. 

Cabbage is packed with nutrients and contains powerful antioxidants which helps reduce inflammation, soluble fiber, and loaded with vitamins. It is a versatile vegetable which you can incorporate into your salads, slaws, tacos, and wraps for that perfect crunch in every bite. 

Indian Cabbage Salad

Ingredients

For Salad:

  • Cabbage
  • Lime juice 
  • Cilantro
  • Peanuts
  • Salt
  • Sugar

For Tempering:

  • Mustard seeds
  • Cumin seeds
  • Asafoetida
  • Turmeric powder
  • Green chillies
  • Oil 

Indian Cabbage Salad Step By Step Recipe

In a bowl, add finely chopped cabbage, cilantro, and set aside. 

Crush the roasted peanuts in a mini chopper or grinder and transfer them to the bowl. 

In a tempering pan, heat some oil on medium heat. Add mustard seeds, let them crackle. Next add cumin seeds, letting them crackle as well, and switch off the heat. 

Next, add some asafoetida, turmeric, and green chillies. 

Pour the tempering over the cabbage. Squeeze some fresh lime juice, salt, and sugar. 

Process

Toss all the ingredients until they are combined well. 

Set aside for 10-15 minutes before serving so the flavors can blend well.

Indian Cabbage Salad

Tips For Making Indian Cabbage Salad

  • Finely cut the cabbage for the best testing cabbage salad. You can add the cabbage in a food processor as well for convenience. I personally like to chop it with a knife. 
  • Do not skip adding the tempering in the recipe. It is the star of this salad and tastes so amazing. 

Variations

  • You can add some grated carrots in the recipe for making it colorful and delicious. 
  • Use lemon juice instead of lime juice in the recipe. 
  • Adjust the salt, sugar, and lime juice according to your taste. 

How to Store Indian Cabbage Salad?

Chop the cabbage and cilantro, prepare the tempering, and mix. Store this mixture in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Add some lime juice, crushed peanuts, sugar, and salt a few minutes before serving the salad.

Store the leftover cabbage salad in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 days. It might release some juices. 

Indian Cabbage Salad

How to Serve Indian Cabbage Salad?

It makes a perfect side with some spicy curry and rice.

Serve it with avocado paratha, spinach paratha, or methi paratha.

Make a wholesome meal by serving this salad with some curry, dal, rice, and roti.

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Indian Cabbage Salad

Indian Cabbage Salad – Cabbage Koshimbir

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This crispy, refreshing, and flavorful Indian Cabbage Salad is a delicious side dish. The best part is that it’s made by adding tempering to the salad which gives it an amazing flavor. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Maharashtrian
Servings 3
Calories 125 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Salad

  • 3 cup Cabbage finely chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1/3 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup Peanuts roasted
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or as required
  • 2 tsp Sugar

For Tempering

  • 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 3 Green chillies crushed
  • 1/2 tbsp Oil

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, add finely chopped cabbage, cilantro, and set aside.
  • Crush the roasted peanuts in a mini chopper or grinder and transfer them to the bowl.
  • In a tempering pan, heat some oil on medium heat. Add mustard seeds, let them crackle. Next add cumin seeds, letting them crackle as well, and switch off the heat.
  • Next, add some asafoetida, turmeric, and green chillies.
  • Pour the tempering over the cabbage. Squeeze some fresh lime juice, salt, and sugar.
  • Toss all the ingredients until they are combined well.
  • Set aside for 10-15 minutes before serving so the flavors can blend well.

Notes

  • Finely cut the cabbage for the best testing cabbage salad. You can add the cabbage in a food processor as well for convenience. I personally like to chop it with a knife. 
  • Do not skip adding the tempering in the recipe. It is the star of this salad and tastes so amazing.
Keyword Cabbage Kashimbir, Cabbage Salad, Kobichi Koshimbir, Indian Salad, Koshimbir, Peanut Cabbage Salad

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