Punjabi Cabbage and Beets Recipe
I love to cook Punjabi Cabbage and Beets. It is one of my favorite recipes! This Punjabi cabbage recipe comes out slightly spicy and somewhat sweet due to the beets!
Punjabi Cabbage and Beets Ingredients:
- 1 head of Green Cabbage
- 1 – 2 Red Beets
- 1 Onion
- 3-4 cloves of Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter or Ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 2 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper- Optional, use if you like it with a little zip
Directions
- Finely chop cabbage, onion, and garlic. Then peel the beets and cut them into thin strips or small pieces.
- Add coconut oil to a wok or large fry pan that has a lid and let the coconut oil become liquid.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
- Add Cabbage, Beets, and stir together.
- Then add Butter or Ghee, Black Pepper, Coriander, Cumin, Salt, Turmeric and optional Crushed Red Pepper.
- Cover and simmer until done.
Healthy Benefits of Cabbage and Beets
Cabbage
Cabbage is one of the best foods to eat for gut health. It contains soluble and insoluble fiber, which promotes digestion and acts as a prebiotic, feeding the beneficial bacteria. You can also ferment cabbage. It contains sulforaphane and vitamin C.
Beets
Beets support heart health and exercise performance because their nitrates are converted to nitric oxide in the body. They are also rich in antioxidants and fiber, making them a wonderful addition to an anti-inflammatory diet.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a superpower. It contains curcumin, which is a huge anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It helps reduce inflammation, joint pain, oxidative stress, boosts brain health, heart health, and helps maintain a healthy blood sugar level.
I love this recipe because of its many flavors, and I just love cabbage!
Enjoy! I do have several other recipes to try as well.