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    Home » Amma » Spinach Cabbage Lentil Curry

    Spinach Cabbage Lentil Curry Recipe

    Published: Jun 18, 2023 · Modified: Jan 28, 2024 by Pavani · 10 Comments

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    Blue bowl with spinach cabbage lentil curry.

    Looking for a simple and healthy curry recipe? Then you have to try this spinach cabbage lentil curry. It is an easy and simple side dish that is perfect to serve with any South Indian meal.

    Moong dal adds protein and makes this pappu kura a wholesome dish. Try this delicious recipe and I am sure you will love it too.

    Blue bowl with spinach cabbage lentil curry.

    Table of contents

    • About the recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • You might also like
    • Recipe Card

    About the recipe

    In Andhra, pappu kura is a quite popular side dish for regular meals. The combination of pappu or dal and kura or vegetable is a healthy and scrumptious one. One of my favorite is this aloo masoor dal and this vegetable kootu.

    In this spinach and cabbage lentil curry, I cook the veggies with moong dal. Soaking the pesarapappu or mung dal expedites the making of this dish. This is a very versatile dish. You can change up the vegetables and even the lentils.

    Blue bowl with cabbage pappu kura.

    Cabbage and spinach is a simple yet delicious combo. The dry curry with this 2 vegetables and lentil comforting and hearty. A perfect side dish to serve with rice or even roti.

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here is how to make spinach cabbage pappu kura:

    • Spinach and cabbage.
    • Moong dal ~ I use split moong dal and soak it for at least 30 seconds to expedite the cooking process. You can also use soaked chana dal to make this spinach and cabbage dal recipe.
    • Tempering/ tadka ~ chana & urad dal, mustard & cumin seeds and dry red chilies.
    • Curry leaves, green chilies and garlic cloves.
    • Turmeric and salt.
    Ingredients needed, details in recipe card.

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here is how to make delicious spinach and cabbage recipe:

    In a small bowl, soak moong dal in water for at least 15~20 and for up 30 minutes. Drain the water and set aside until ready to use.

    2 panel photo showing the soaking of moong dal in a white bowl.

    Heat oil in a medium size sauté pan on medium heat. Add chana & urad dal, mustard & cumin seeds, dry red chilies and once the seeds start to splutter. Add curry leaves, green chilies and crushed garlic cloves. Cook until aromatic.

    Stir in soaked and drained moong dal, spinach and cabbage. Add turmeric and mix well. Cover and cook on medium flame stirring occasionally until dal is cooked through.

    4 panel photo showing the cooking of pappu kura.

    Season with salt and cook for another minute. Serve with steamed rice or roti.

    Blue bowl with cabbage spinach recipe.

    Expert Tips

    • Soaking moong dal for at least 15~20 minutes will help to expedite the cooking.
    • You can also use chana dal instead of moong dal in this pappu kura recipe. Make sure to soak chana dal for at least 30 minutes before using in the recipe.
    • Substitute spinach and cabbage with other veggies like broccoli, swiss chard, kale, carrots, green beans and so on.
    • For a delicious twist to this cabbage pappu kura recipe, stir in some grated coconut.
    • Usually there’s no need to add water to cook the lentils. Soaking the lentils expedited cooking. In addition, cabbage and spinach give out water which helps cooking the lentils further. 
    • Store leftover spinach cabbage lentil curry in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.

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    Recipe Card

    Blue bowl with spinach cabbage lentil curry.

    Spinach Cabbage Lentil Curry

    This spinach cabbage lentil curry is a perfect side dish to any South Indian meal. Adding moong dal adds protein and makes it hearty.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Soaking Time:: 30 minutes mins
    Total Time: 1 hour hr
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: andhra
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Moong dal, rinsed and drained
    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Chana dal
    • 1 teaspoon Urad dal
    • ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • 2 Dry red chilies, broken
    • 8 - 10 Curry leaves
    • 2 Green chilies, slit vertically
    • 2 Garlic cloves, crushed
    • 4 cups Spinach, chopped
    • 4 cups Cabbage, chopped (about ½ of a medium head)
    • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
    • To taste Salt
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    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, soak moong dal in water for at least 15~20 and for up 30 minutes. Drain the water and set aside until ready to use.
      ½ cup Moong dal, rinsed and drained
    • Heat oil in a medium size sauté pan on medium heat. Add chana & urad dal, mustard & cumin seeds, dry red chilies and once the seeds start to splutter. Add curry leaves, green chilies and crushed garlic cloves. Cook for 1~2 minutes or until aromatic.
      1 tablespoon Oil, 1 teaspoon Chana dal, 1 teaspoon Urad dal, ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds, 2 Dry red chilies, broken, 8 - 10 Curry leaves, 2 Green chilies, slit vertically, 2 Garlic cloves, crushed
    • Stir in soaked and drained moong dal, spinach and cabbage. Add turmeric and mix well. Cover and cook on medium flame stirring occasionally until dal is cooked through, about 10~12 minutes.
      4 cups Spinach, chopped, 4 cups Cabbage, chopped (about ½ of a medium head), ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, To taste Salt
    • Season with salt and cook for another minute. Serve with steamed rice or roti.

    Notes

    • Soaking moong dal for at least 15~20 minutes will help to expedite the cooking.
    • You can also use chana dal instead of moong dal in this pappu kura recipe. Make sure to soak chana dal for at least 30 minutes before using in the recipe.
    • Substitute spinach and cabbage with other veggies like broccoli, swiss chard, kale, carrots, green beans and so on.
    • For a delicious twist to this cabbage pappu kura recipe, stir in some grated coconut.
    • Usually there’s no need to add water to cook the lentils. Soaking the lentils expedited cooking. In addition, cabbage and spinach give out water which helps cooking the lentils further. 
    • Store leftover spinach cabbage lentil curry in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3026IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Harini

      May 28, 2011 at 2:05 am

      Good improvisation..looks good

      Reply
    2. Suma Gandlur

      May 28, 2011 at 2:39 am

      That combo of spinach and cabbage is interesting. Actually when we add soaked moongdal to curries, we do at the final stages, probably cook for just 3 - 4 minutes and it would be done.

      Reply
    3. Hari Chandana

      May 28, 2011 at 3:31 am

      Yummy and healthy combination.. looks simply delicious.. perfect clicks :)Indian Cuisine

      Reply
    4. Divya.M

      May 28, 2011 at 4:45 am

      interesting combination.. spinach and cabbage...looks good....cool recipe...

      Reply
    5. Aarthi

      May 28, 2011 at 5:37 am

      yummy looking curry

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    6. Kaveri Venkatesh

      May 28, 2011 at 9:28 am

      Spinach and cabbage is an interesting and healthy combo...while making this curry I add the soaked dal with little water and let it cook till 3/4 done then add the spinach which gets cooked in no time. That way the dal remains whole and curry is dry..It was there on my BM list but decieded to do away with it since my pics were not good

      Reply
    7. vaishali sabnani

      May 28, 2011 at 2:59 pm

      interesting combo...the curry looks good ,never tried something like this!!

      Reply
    8. Priya Suresh

      May 28, 2011 at 6:55 pm

      Curry with spinach and cabbage sounds wonderful, interesting,healthy and delicious combo..

      Reply
    9. Usha Rao

      June 01, 2011 at 11:21 pm

      Interesting combination! I normally I don't mix veggies and dals as husband doesn't like mixing the two.. 🙁

      Reply
    10. Lainey

      February 26, 2025 at 4:52 am

      4 stars
      Lovely recipes and looking for Pavani's cookbook...

      Reply

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