Published By: Rohit Chatterjee

Sabzi of the Day - Kohlrabi Curry: A Forgotten Veggie Revival

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A part of the cabbage family, kohlrabi is widely used in Indian kitchens across the country

Although a super versatile recipe that can be turned into a curry or added to a salad, kohlrabi has been forgotten in India, even though its presence in other Asian countries is highly appreciated. The vegetable from the cabbage family is rich in nutrients such as potassium, manganese, fibre, potassium, folate, etc., and therefore, we believe it is time to bring it back into our kitchens and make it a staple again.

To begin with, here are some simple yet delicious kohlrabi recipes we have compiled.

Shredded kohlrabi stir fry

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Shredded kohlrabi
  • Mustard oil
  • Nigella seeds (kalonji/kaalo jeere)
  • Slit green chillies
  • Turmeric powder
  • Salt
  • Sugar

Recipe

  • Begin by heating the mustard oil in a pan.
  • Temper nigella seeds and green chillies in the hot oil.
  • Toss the shredded kohlrabi in the oil.
  • Add turmeric and salt and cover the lid.
  • Cook the kohlrabi for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and stir-fry on high flame.
  • End by adding a little sugar to balance the taste.

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Kohlrabi curry (without onion and garlic)

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • Cubed pieces of kohlrabi
  • Cubed potatoes
  • Peas
  • Ginger paste
  • Chilli paste
  • Coriander powder
  • Cumin powder
  • Garam masala powder
  • Asafoetida (hing)
  • Turmeric
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Bay leaves
  • Cumin seeds
  • Tomato paste

Recipe

  • Heat mustard oil in a pan.
  • Add bay leaves and cumin seeds and let them get tempered.
  • Add the cubed potatoes and kohlrabi to the pan and let it become golden brown.
  • Add coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala powder and let them cook.
  • Next, add chilli, ginger, and tomato paste.
  • Add turmeric and salt. Close the lid and let it cook further.
  • Take off the lid and add water as per the consistency you need.
  • Finally, add a bit of sugar and garam masala and turn off the gas.
  • Kohlrabi curry without onion and garlic is ready.

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Kohlrabi pakoda

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Round-shaped kohlrabi slices
  • Garlic paste
  • Chilli paste
  • Turmeric
  • Salt
  • Rice flour
  • Gram flour (besan)
  • Cooking soda
  • Mustard oil

Recipes

  • Boil water in a pan and add the kohlrabi slices.
  • Boil for 2-3 minutes, and once the kohlrabi is slightly cooked, take them out of the water and put them on a soaking paper.
  • In a bowl, prepare a batter of rice flour and besan flour with garlic paste, chilli paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Give the batter a good whisk.
  • Once the whisking is done, add cooking soda.
  • In a pan, heat mustard oil.
  • Dip the kohlrabi slices, cover them well in the batter and deep fry them.
  • A tasty plate of kohlrabi pakoda is ready to be eaten with chutneys or sauces.

Kohlrabi-based moong daal

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • Chopped kohlrabi
  • Roasted moong daal
  • Ginger paste
  • Chilli paste
  • Mustard oil
  • Cumin seeds
  • Bay leaves
  • Cumin powder
  • Garam masala
  • Turmeric powder
  • Salt
  • Ghee

Recipe

  • Heat mustard oil in a pan.
  • Tempering cumin seeds and bay leaves.
  • Add chopped kohlrabi and let it get slightly golden brown.
  • Add ginger and chilli paste along with salt, turmeric, cumin powder, and garam masala.
  • Now add roasted moong daal and sauté everything together.
  • Add water and close the lid.
  • Let everything cook well, and finish by adding a dollop of ghee.


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We hope these recipes will bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones and that kohlrabi becomes a staple in your kitchen.