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# Cabbage Paatra Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, remove the core of large cabbage and separate the leaves.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    soak the leaves in hot water until it turns flexible.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now in a small bowl take 2 cup besan, 2 tbsp rice flour, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and  ½ tsp cumin powder.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add ½ tsp garam masala, ¼ tsp ajwain, pinch hing and 1 tsp sesame.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further add 1 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp chilli paste, ¼ cup jaggery, 3 tbsp tamarind pulp, 2 tbsp oil and ¾ tsp salt.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add water as required to prepare a smooth batter.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now take blanched cabbage and remove hard part of the leaf.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    spread prepared besan batter generously.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    place another leaf on top and start spreading the batter.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    repeat this for 4 to 5 leaves.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    fold the sides and roll tight. make sure the masala is still intact.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    place the rolled cabbage roll into the steamer.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    steam for 1 hour on medium flame. make sure to check in between to prevent from water drying off.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cool completely, and cut to thick slices. keep aside.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    prepare the tempering by heating 2 tbsp oil.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp sesame, pinch hing, few curry leaves. splutter the tempering.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 2 tbsp water and mix gently.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    place the sliced cabbage roll.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    roast on medium flame until it turns golden brown and crisp from both sides.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now sprinkle 2 tbsp coconut and 2 tbsp coriander.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **cabbage paatra** as a side dish or as a tea time snack.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, make sure to take large cabbage to get a nice big roll.

* also, blanching cabbage helps to soften which results in easy rolling.

* additionally, balance the spiciness, tanginess and sweetness in the masala paste.

* finally, **cabbage paatra recipe** can also be served for kids lunch box.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/cabbage-paatra-recipe-cabbage-alu-vadi/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/cabbage-paatra-recipe-cabbage-alu-vadi/)
</Note>