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cabbage and carrot kachumber recipe | kobi and gajar kachumber | Gujarati cabbage and carrot sambharo | stir fried cabbage and carrot is a healthy and flavorsome accompaniment to any Indian meal. Learn how to make kobi and gajar kachumber.

To make cabbage and carrot kachumber, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds and asafoetida. When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the turmeric powder, cabbage, carrot and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the sugar, coriander-cumin seeds powder and lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Kachumbers make a great side dish for Indian lunch and dinner. Contrasting shades of white and orange dotted with splashes of green, this kobi and gajar kachumber is a real riot of colours! So attractive it looks that you cannot help grabbing a spoonful.

Once you have tried this recipe, you are in for a real treat, because this dish also explores a wide range of flavours ranging from tangy to spicy, with ingredients such as lemon juice, green chillies and coriander-cumin seeds powder too! As always, a pinch of asafoetida further enhances the flavour of the Gujarati cabbage and carrot sambharo, making it a delight to munch on!

Stir fried cabbage and carrot is a healthy addition to an obese, a heart patient’s and a diabetic meal. The reason is its amazing nutrition factor. With 49 calories, 2.2 g of fibre and 5.3 g of carbs, this salad helps to keep you full for long hours. Veggies ranging from cabbage to carrot and not to forget the lemons. are a storehouse of antioxidants like vitamin A, vitamin C and flavonoids and anthocyanin, help in removal of harmful substances from our body called free radicals. These antioxidants also lowers the risk of infection and inflammation of the body due to eating processed foods.

Tips for cabbage and carrot kachumber. 1. Prefer to shred cabbage and grate carrot slightly thick. This is because after sautéing they tend to shrink. 2. Though we have used slit green chillies, if you like spicy kachumber then you can add finely chopped green chillies. 3. This is best preferred for serving immediately, as with time the kachumber might release water and make it soggy. 4. Avoid sugar if you are health conscious.

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  1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds and asafoetida.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the turmeric powder, cabbage, carrot and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the sugar, coriander-cumin seeds powder and lemon juice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  5. Serve immediately.

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What is cabbage and carrot kachumber made of?
  1. Cabbage and carrot kachumber is made of 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup grated carrot, 2 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson) (rai/sarson), a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 2 slit green chillies, 5 curry leaves (kadi patta), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), salt to taste, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder and 2 tsp lemon juice.

How to choose cabbage
  1. Choose cabbage heads that are firm and dense with shiny, crisp, colorful leaves free of cracks, bruises and blemishes. 
  2. Severe damage to the outer leaves is suggestive of worm damage or decay that may reside in the inner core as well. 
  3. There should be only a few outer loose leaves attached to the stem. If not, it may be an indication of undesirable texture and taste.

How to choose carrot
  1. Carrot roots should be firm, smooth, relatively straight and bright in color. 
  2. The deeper the orange-color of the carrot, the more beta-carotene is present in the carrot. 
  3. Avoid carrots that are excessively cracked or forked as well as those that are limp or rubbery.

Tips for cabbage and carrot kachumber
  1. Prefer to shred cabbage and grate carrot slightly thick. This is because after sautéing they tend to shrink. 
  2. Though we have used slit green chillies, if you like spicy kachumber then you can add finely chopped green chillies. 
  3. This is best preferred for serving immediately, as with time the kachumber might release water and make it soggy. 
  4. Avoid sugar if you are health conscious. 

For cabbage and carrot kachumber
  1. To make cabbage and carrot kachumber recipe | kobi and gajar kachumber | Gujarati cabbage and carrot sambharo | stir fried cabbage and carrot, heat 2 tsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  2. Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
  3. Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
  4. When the seeds crackle, add 2 slit green chillies. Though we have used slit green chillies, if you like spicy kachumber then you can add finely chopped green chillies. 
  5. Add 5 curry leaves (kadi patta).
  6. Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  7. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  8. Add 2 cups shredded cabbage.
  9. Add 1 cup grated carrot.
  10. Add salt to taste.
  11. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Remember that the cabbage and carrot should cook partially. After cooking it should yet have a crunchy texture.
  12. Add 1/2 tsp sugar You can avoid it, as it is optional. 
  13. Add 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder.
  14. Add 2 tsp lemon juice.
  15. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  16. Serve cabbage and carrot kachumber recipe | kobi and gajar kachumber | Gujarati cabbage and carrot sambharo | stir fried cabbage and carrot immediately.

Health Benefits of cabbage and carrot kachumber
  1. Cabbage and Carrot Kachumber – rich in fibre and antioxidants.
  2. The fibre from the veggies helps to cleanse the digestive tract and prevent constipation. 
  3. The fibre is a nutrient which helps to manage blood sugar levels and blood cholesterol levels too. Thus this healthy salad bowl can be relished by diabetics and heart patients. 
  4. This salad is a ladder to boost your natural immunity, and including vitamin C rich foods in your diet.
  5. Carrots lend in 10% of vitamin A per serving, which helps promote ey and skin health. 
  6. Flavonoids and anthocyanin in these veggies will promote overall well-being by reducing inflammation in the body. 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy47 cal
Protein1 g
Carbohydrates4.8 g
Fiber2.2 g
Fat2.6 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium15.3 mg

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Cabbage and Carrot Kachumber, Kobi and Gajar Kachumber
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 on 17 Sep 19 01:44 PM


A nice variation to the regular salads.works well as a side accompaniment to any meal.loved it.
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Tarla Dalal    Winnie, thanks for the feedback.
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18 Sep 19 05:09 PM
Cabbage and Carrot Kachumber, Kobi and Gajar Kachumber
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 on 24 Apr 19 10:39 PM


yummy salad... so good tat my husband loved it.
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Pallavi, Glad you liked it!Do try out more recipes and share your experience with us.Happy Cooking!
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25 Apr 19 09:08 AM
Cabbage and Carrot Kachumber, Kobi and Gajar Kachumber
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 on 08 Apr 17 08:03 PM


madam achaar me salt jyada dal jaane per kya karna chahiye?
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Tarla Dalal    Hi, For this recipe you can saute a little cabbage and carrot separately and add to balance the salt.
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09 Apr 17 09:25 AM
Cabbage and Carrot Kachumber, Kobi and Gajar Kachumber
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Payal Parikh 86
 on 22 Oct 16 04:55 PM


This recipe is a great accompaniment to any meal, instead of offering my guest or family members with the regular accompaniment I make this and they all enjoy it.
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