Cabbage Moong Dal Sabzi (Low-Oil, One-Pan)
30 minutes
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About Cabbage Moong Dal Sabzi (Low-Oil, One-Pan)
Cabbage Moong Dal Sabzi is a simple Indian home-style dish made with cabbage and yellow moong dal. It is light, filling, and suitable for everyday meals during a weight loss routine.This low-oil, one-pan preparation combines vegetables and dal to provide fiber and protein without making the meal heavy.
Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Moong Dal Washed
- 1 cup Cabbage Finely chopped
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder Adjust to taste
- 3/4 tsp Salt Or as required
- 1 cup Water For cooking
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the moong dal and finely chop the cabbage.
Cooking the Sabzi
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle gently.
- Add moong dal, cabbage, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add water, cover, and cook on low to medium heat until the dal is soft and the cabbage is cooked.
Final Steps
- Stir once, adjust seasoning if needed, and cook uncovered for a few minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Serve warm as a sabzi with roti or as a simple bowl meal.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
- This sabzi combines vegetables and dal, making it more filling than a regular dry vegetable dish while still being light.
- This is a dry dal preparation and works best as part of a plate, paired with roti and a moist side like curd or another sabzi.
Expert Tips
Do not overcook the cabbage to retain texture and freshness. You can sprinkle a little water instead of adding more oil if it starts sticking.Storage Instructions
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 901mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 239IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg

