Cabbage Rolls Recipe - Crispy and Flavorful

Cabbage rolls are a tasty and healthy snack made with soft cabbage leaves stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for evening tea or dinner.

Ingredients:

• Cabbage leaves - 6 large
• Ghee - 100 grams
• Potatoes - 250 grams (boiled)
• Tomatoes - 4 (finely chopped)
• Almonds - 100 grams (finely chopped)
• Green chilies - 6 (finely chopped)
• Carom seeds (Ajwain) - 1 tsp
• Dried pomegranate seeds powder - 1 tsp
• Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - a pinch
• Pahari chili - 1 (crushed)
• Red chili powder and salt - to taste
• Turmeric - a pinch

Instructions:

1. Carefully separate the cabbage leaves, wash them, and blanch in hot water for 2 minutes to make them soft. Pat them dry.

2. Peel the boiled potatoes and mash them well.

3. Add carom seeds, pomegranate powder, pahari chili, cumin, green chilies, almonds, tomatoes, red chili, and salt to the mashed potatoes and mix well.

4. Spread each cabbage leaf, place the mixture on it, roll tightly, and tie lightly with a thread.

5. Heat ghee in a pan and fry the rolls on low flame until golden brown on both sides.

6. Once brownish, sprinkle turmeric and garam masala, add a spoonful of water, and simmer for 2 minutes.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve hot with green chutney or yogurt. For extra crispiness, you can dip the rolls in gram flour batter before frying. You can store them in the fridge for one day and reheat before serving.

Tips and Variations for Perfect Cabbage Rolls:

To make your cabbage rolls even more delicious, always choose fresh and large cabbage leaves without cracks. If leaves tear while rolling, you can use two leaves together. For a healthier version, you can air-fry or bake them instead of deep frying in ghee. You can also add grated paneer, boiled peas, or sweet corn to the potato stuffing for extra flavor and nutrition. These rolls are rich in fiber from cabbage and protein from almonds, making them a wholesome snack for kids and adults. If you like extra tangy taste, squeeze some lemon juice on top before serving.