Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Split yellow mung dal | 120 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Cabbage, chopped | 420 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Fresh coconut, grated | 55 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 4 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Turmeric | 1.5 g | Bitter, Pungent, Astringent · Heating |
 Coconut oil | 12 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Curry leaves | 3 g | Bitter, Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 950 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the pulse and simmer it with turmeric until it begins to soften.
- Add the chopped cabbage and continue cooking until both pulse and vegetables are tender.
- Grind the coconut and cumin with a little cooking liquid to a coarse paste.
- Stir the coconut paste and salt into the pot; simmer gently for four minutes without reducing it heavily.
- Warm the coconut oil with curry leaves, fold this through the kootu, and rest covered before serving.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (South Indian kootu tradition)
Cabbage Kootu is a mild vegetable-and-pulse preparation thickened with fresh coconut. Vata: serve soft with rice. Pitta: keep the cumin gentle and avoid chilies. Kapha: use less coconut and a smaller serving.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Cabbage Kootu
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (392g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 54 kcal | 212 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 9.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.1 g | 27.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 9.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | 6.2 g |
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 8.3 g |
| Calcium | 27.3 mg | 107.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.95 mg | 3.75 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.6 mg | 80.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40.6 mg | 159.5 mg |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 630 mg |
| Sodium | 133 mg | 522 mg |
| Zinc | 0.32 mg | 1.24 mg |
| Copper | 0.10 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 0.59 mg |
| Selenium | 1.1 µg | 4.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 10.3 mg | 40.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.2 µg | 8.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.15 mg | 0.58 mg |
| Vitamin K | 22.5 µg | 88.4 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.27 mg | 1.06 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 60.2 µg | 236.4 µg |
| Choline | 10.9 mg | 42.8 mg |
