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Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad

by Lindsay Cotter · 02/27/2017

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This Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad is a healthy plant based dinner side or main! A spicy, sweet, crunchy, flavorful Indian inspired cabbage salad to enjoy at any meal. Pot luck friendly and easy to make! Paleo, Vegan, and even a Whole 30 option. Like whoa!

 Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad is a healthy plant based dinner side or main! A spicy, sweet, crunchy, flavorful Indian inspired cabbage salad to enjoy at any meal. Pot luck friendly and easy to make! Paleo, Vegan, and delish!

I’ve got a major crush on this vegan Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad. I think you will too. But I think you deserve the back story of how this warm cabbage salad and I first met. Let’s just say it was a FIREY foodie romance. Keep reading.

So, last year I had the chance to travel to Napa and cook at the Culinary Institute of America. The focus was exploring more healthy ways to use peanuts/nuts in recipes and cooking. Especially with plant based meals. Um, did I ever tell you about that? Ya, that was fun! Wine country was a plus! You know what I realized? How much of a scrappy cook I was in comparison to the chefs teaching us. No really, I was that girl. In fact, it was when I was assigned to make a Gujarati Style Coconut Cucumber Salad that my scrappy chef skills really shined. And when I say scrappy, I mean I might have almost caught the place on fire. Ha, I’ll explain more, don’t worry.

 Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad is a healthy plant based dinner side or main! A spicy, sweet, crunchy, flavorful Indian inspired cabbage salad to enjoy at any meal. Pot luck friendly and easy to make! Paleo, Vegan, and even a Whole 30 option.

First, let’s talk about this Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad. I’m sure you’re wondering what it is and how it’s made. Right?

 Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad is a healthy plant based dinner side or main! A spicy, sweet, crunchy, flavorful Indian inspired cabbage salad to enjoy at any meal. Pot luck friendly and easy to make! Paleo, Vegan, and even a Whole 30 option.

Gujarati, which is a state of India, has some the oldest culinary treasures of India and it’s cuisine is mainly vegetarian. Since it’s a hot dry climate, they use a lot of pickled dishes, like chutneys, spices (mild and spicy), and sweet/sour combos. In other words, my HEAVEN!

So you can think of this  Gujarati Style Cabbage Salad like a sauerkraut meets kimchi meets coleslaw. Ya, it’s EPIC! I promise you that. Fried or “popped” mustard seeds, coconut, cabbage, toasted almonds, carrot, red peppers and cooked and mixed in a sweet vinegar sauce.

Which leads me back to this Culinary Institute story and how I almost burned down the place. Don’t worry, everyone lived. And my dish was delicious! Or so I aim to please.

Continuing with this recipe romance back story. I was assigned to make a peanut Gujarati cucumber salad. Gujarati style salads involve popping mustard seeds in a pan with oil, you then combine it with the salad for a dressing an extra crunch. It’s amazing. It’s also fun to make because you watch them pop!

 Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad is a healthy plant based dinner side or main! A spicy, sweet, crunchy, flavorful Indian inspired cabbage salad to enjoy at any meal. Pot luck friendly and easy to make! Paleo, Vegan, and even a Whole 30 option.

It’s fun unless you forget that you have a pan of hot oil (for the mustard seeds) sitting on the stove while prepping the salad vegetables. Ya, I was that girl who left the pan of oil on high then went to cut the cucumbers. When I came back to add the mustard seeds, the pan had caught fire.  Not like huge fire, but you know, the kind that make you say “HOLY SCHMOLY!” 2 seconds later one of the chef’s at the institute put a lid on it and out the fire went. I was sweating up a storm from embarrassment. Alas, the mustard seed popping party did continue, and I WATCHED the pan like a hawk. I’m just glad they gave me a second chance! Haha, didn’t want to be that girl who burnt down the kitchen while making a salad… a SALAD!

Anyway, this Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad is my Cotter Comeback Gujarati Salad. It’s my, do as I say, not as I do did, salad.  I’m happy to report that my kitchen is intact and this cabbage salad is actually better than my first. Yes, the only heat coming from my kitchen were the peppers, LOL! Phew! I’m way more comfortable cooking in my kitchen. Which makes for better food, in my opinion.

 Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad is a healthy plant based dinner side or main! A spicy, sweet, crunchy, flavorful Indian inspired cabbage salad to enjoy at any meal. Pot luck friendly and easy to make! Paleo, Vegan, and even a Whole 30 option.

This Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad is sweet/spicy/sour and comes together in about 20 minutes. The cool thing is that you can make it as spicy or mild as you want. It’s paleo, vegan, but more importantly, it’s just plain TASTY! I served it warm but it also make a great leftover “slaw” type of salad. Perfect for March, don’t you think? With all the cabbage and st. patty’s day festivities.

Any who, now you know what Gujarati Style cuisine is and how to not burn down your kitchen. You’re welcome!

Now get your cabbage salad makin’ skills ready! Mmm k?

 Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad is a healthy plant based dinner side or main! A spicy, sweet, crunchy, flavorful Indian inspired cabbage salad to enjoy at any meal. Pot luck friendly and easy to make! Paleo, Vegan, and even a Whole 30 option.

 Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad is a healthy plant based dinner side or main! A spicy, sweet, crunchy, flavorful Indian inspired cabbage salad to enjoy at any meal. Pot luck friendly and easy to make! Paleo, Vegan, and even a Whole 30 option.

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Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad {Paleo, Vegan}


  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x
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Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad is a healthy plant-based dinner side or main!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 head Napa cabbage (core removed) shredded or chopped in processor “riced”
  • 1 large carrot (2 medium) shredded
  • 3/4 cup to 1 cup almond, chopped and toasted
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded (toasted)
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 2 –3 tsp mustard seed
  • 1/4 tsp or more Salt and black or white pepper (to taste)
  • 1–2 tbsp oil (avocado or coconut oil work best)
  • 2–3 green or spicy red chili peppers, sliced
  • 1/2 – 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or juice of lime
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar (optional)
  • Cilantro to garnish/tabasco

Instructions

  1. Wash vegetables. Chip cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Shred cabbage in processor or finely chop. You can place a quarter at a time in the food processor.
  2. Chop, shred carrot. Slice your peppers. Remove seeds if you don’t want spicy.
  3. Place cabbage in bowl. Remove excess water from cabbage by pressing a paper towel on top. Drain bowl of excess water.
  4. Add carrot to cabbage mix. Then mix in your salt, pepper, garlic.
  5. Chop your almonds unless you buy pre chopped.
  6. If you are toasting your coconut and almonds, preheat oven to 400F. Quickly toast your coconut and almonds
  7. on a lined baking tray for 5 minutes or until golden brown coconut. Almonds will just be lightly toasted. Remove and set aside. See notes for quick toasting.
  8. Next heat a large frying pan with your oil over medium.
  9. Add mustard seed and cover slightly with top so they don’t pop out.
  10. Once they start “popping”, add your cabbage, carrot, peppers, 1/4 tsp salt and white pepper. Mix together.
  11. Next add optional coconut/palm sugar, apple cider vinegar or lime juice, and 3/4 cup of your almonds/coconut mix. Save some for the garnish/topping.
  12. Mix and cook 3-4 minutes on medium heat.
  13. Remove from heat and place into large bowl. Garnish with extra almond/coconut, cilantro and tabasco if desired. Serve into bowls or family style. Extra salt/pepper if desired.

Notes

*Note: Quick toast in toaster oven. Spread almonds and coconut together on lined toaster oven tray. Toast for 3-5 minutes in toasted oven @ 350-400F.

If you can’t find spicy red or green chili peppers, you can use thai birds eye peppers or jalapeños.

This keeps well for a few days covered in fridge.

If you are wanting a whole 30 dish , omit sugar.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 219
  • Sodium: 239.3mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.7g
  • Carbohydrates: 12.9g
  • Fiber: 5.9g
  • Protein: 8.2g

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Ya’ll, check out that Vitamin C dosage! I cold busting warm cabbage salad! Ha! But I digress… back to the Gujarati goodness!

Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad

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Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad is a healthy plant based dinner side or main! A spicy, sweet, crunchy, flavorful Indian inspired cabbage salad to enjoy at any meal. Pot luck friendly and easy to make! Paleo, Vegan, and even a Whole 30 option www.cottercrunch.com

 

 

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  1. Heather says

    07/27/2018 at 1:57 PM

    do you think this would be good with purple cabbage?? sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      07/27/2018 at 10:56 PM

      I think so!! Just maybe a little more bitter

      Reply
  2. roblox generator says

    01/05/2018 at 12:32 PM

    Gujarati style is best in food and they are foodie.

    Reply
  3. Jenn peas and crayons says

    03/07/2017 at 10:45 AM

    This is the ultimate salad! Holy YUM! <3

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/08/2017 at 12:37 PM

      Xxoo it kinda sorta is

      Reply
  4. Agness of Run Agness Run says

    03/06/2017 at 4:25 PM

    Delicious and nutrient-dense salad, Lindsay! Can’t wait to try it out!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      03/06/2017 at 6:08 PM

      yes indeed Agness! keep me posted

      Reply
  5. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    02/27/2017 at 9:40 PM

    Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! I’m such a sucker for Indian food, especially when lots of veggies are involved. And can I just say that your photos are STUNNING today!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/27/2017 at 11:41 PM

      you are too good to me. I miss you, you are my food twin!

      Reply
  6. Jody - Fit at 59 says

    02/27/2017 at 5:59 PM

    That looks amazing!! Hey, I watch the cooking shows even though I don ‘t cook & see thAt happen alot so you are in good company! xoxoxo

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/27/2017 at 6:27 PM

      haha good to know! it was so embarrassing

      Reply
  7. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    02/27/2017 at 5:45 PM

    I mean, I was the girl who exploded the microwave making Easy Mac as a kid, so I’d probably also be the one to set a CIA kitchen on fire…
    But anyway, I’m glad you didn’t actually start a fire 🙂 This look fab. I love that I can always find an approachable recipe that I’ve never heard of here – and they always have incredible flavor!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/27/2017 at 6:28 PM

      haha I think i’ve done that too.

      Reply
  8. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    02/27/2017 at 2:51 PM

    I think this is a fantastic use of cabbage and I pinned it for when those pesky buggers start showing up in my CSA later this year.

    Oh and I love the back story…you almost set fire to the kitchen while making a salad. HA! That is totally something I would do too. 🙂

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/27/2017 at 6:22 PM

      perfect! pesky bugger Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad it is! LOL!

      Reply
  9. Dannii says

    02/27/2017 at 1:04 PM

    What a delicious and interesting way to serve cabbage. I love anything with coconut – so light and fresh.

    Reply
  10. Shel@PeachyPalate says

    02/27/2017 at 1:00 PM

    I totally want to make this with rice!! YUM!!!

    Reply
  11. Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival says

    02/27/2017 at 12:58 PM

    Oh, my! I bet you were mortified! This is a beautiful looking dish! I love all the spices!

    Reply
  12. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    02/27/2017 at 12:38 PM

    I love all the flavors you use when you cook. Especially the heat. This looks amazing – we’re huge cabbage fans.

    Also, I love that you almost burned down the kitchen. That’s something I would do. Oh wait, I did… HAHA!

    Reply
  13. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says

    02/27/2017 at 12:36 PM

    I’m glad you didn’t burn anything down lol. I love watching Chopped and cringe when there’s a fire– that would totally be me. And this sounds incredible!! I love kraut and Indian flavors– YUM

    Reply
  14. Erren says

    02/27/2017 at 12:12 PM

    I love everything about this salad, it looks amazing!

    Reply
  15. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    02/27/2017 at 8:33 AM

    Look at you taking our tastebuds on a journey to India! 🙂 Being India’s neighbor, Sri Lanka has a cabbage salad or “malung” very similar to this – loving this epic Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad and learning of your trip to Napa – what a cool experience!

    Reply
  16. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    02/27/2017 at 8:32 AM

    That really looks fantastic! Love a new idea for using cabbage!

    Reply
  17. Emily says

    02/27/2017 at 7:34 AM

    We have this yummy cabbage salad that we make for Fellowship meal at church, but I would love to try a warm salad. I think I’m just going to need to take a week and try a lot of your main dish/salad recipes. They always sound like a party in the mouth.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/27/2017 at 9:18 AM

      yes!! party in your mouth haha love it! let me know if you try

      Reply
  18. Cara's Healthy Cravings says

    02/27/2017 at 6:34 AM

    I am so excited to try this!!!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/27/2017 at 9:24 AM

      YEA! keep me posted

      Reply
  19. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    02/27/2017 at 6:27 AM

    I mean, someone had to catch the place on fire (or at least attempt to). Might as well be you! And kraut + kimchi + coleslaw might be my perfect food. Adding this to the list of things that are in the MUST MAKE category!

    Reply
  20. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    02/27/2017 at 6:10 AM

    Oh my goodness what a story! At least you had fun and no one got hurt!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/27/2017 at 10:13 AM

      haha for reals!

      Reply

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