Sautéed Cabbage with Cumin Seeds and Turmeric

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Sometimes the best dishes are the simplest ones. Sautéed cabbage is simultaneously crisp and tender; making it with cumin and turmeric gives it terrific Indian-inflected flavor. Slideshow: More Cabbage Recipes

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Julia Turshen

Updated on August 2, 2023

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Sautéed Cabbage with Cumin Seeds and Turmeric — Sometimes the best dishes are the simplest ones. Sautéed cabbage is simultaneously crisp and tender; making it with cumin and turmeric gives it terrific Indian-inflected flavor. Photo: JOHN KERNICK

Total Time:

25 mins

Yield:

6

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
3 pounds green cabbage, cored and thinly shredded
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over moderate heat. Stir in the cumin seeds and cook until they are fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shredded cabbage, turmeric and kosher salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is softened and browned in spots, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot.