Cabbage Gravy /Muttaikose Kulambu

This is how exactly we prepare the Chicken Kulambu in Kongunadu. We don’t normally eat Non-Veg during the month of Puratasi. So we make substitues for chicken during that period. This recipe is a substitute of Chicken Curry Kulambu. Cabbage can also be replaced with Mushroom or Potato. Home made Curry Masala is the plus here, it gives the extra flavor and also a unique taste.

| Ingredients : | |
|---|---|
| Cabbage | 1/2 ( small ) |
| Coriander Leaves | 2 tbsp |
| To Fry and Grind : : | |
| Big Onion | 1 1/2 |
| Tomato | 1 no |
| Coriander Seeds | 1 tsp |
| Poppy Seeds | 1/4 tsp |
| Fennel Seeds | 1/2 tsp |
| Pepper | 1/4 tsp |
| Red Chili | 2 no |
| Garlic | 2 no |
| Home made Curry Masala Powder | 3 tsp |
| Sakthi Chicken Masala | 1 tsp |
| Garam Masala | 1 tsp |
| Oil | 1 tsp |
| For Seasoning : | |
| Oil | 1 tsp |
| Green Chili | 2 no |
| Curry Leaves | 1 strand |
| Big Onion | 1/2 ( Finely Chopped ) |
| Tomato | 1/2 no |
| Turmeric | 1/4 tsp |
| Salt | as required. |
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Step 1
Chop the onions. Chop cabbage into leangth wise. Chop coriander leaves.
Use the ingredients in “To Fry and Grind ” Section. In a pan pour oil, add coriander seeds, chopped onion and fry till onion is translucent. Add the Poppy Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Pepper, Red Chili, Garlic and fry for few minutes. -
Step 2
Add the Home made Curry Masala Powder, Chicken Masala, Garam Masala and fry for 1 min, you get nice aroma. Add the tomato and switch off the stove. Allow it to cool down. Grind it into a fine paste.
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Step 3
Use the ingredients in ” For Seasoning ” Section. In a pan pour Oil, add green chili, Curry Leaves, Onion and fry till onion turns golden brown. Add Cabbage, turmeric and salt. Fry for a min. Add the ground paste and allow it to cook for 10 – 15 min. Taste for salt and add if required. Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Don’t over cook the cabbage.
- If you are looking for the authentic taste, use home made chicken masala.
(*) This goes good with White Rice,Chapathi. Recipe from my Cousin.



Hi, I tried ur cabbage curry and it was awesome. It was really like eating my moms chicken curry. I like your blog, very neat presentation and not to mention all your recipes come out well.
I recently tried you Arsi Paruppu sadam, it was very tasty. Very less ingredients, but didnt compromise the taste. Thanks for sharing you recipes
Shangeetha, thanks for ur pleasing words. I am very much delighted in reading ur comment. All the credit goes to my Mom and Mother-in-law. Keep visiting, do share ur comments and it helps me making the recipes better.