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Curried Cabbagewith Mint Yogurt

Recipe by Max Jarmey on InstagramAdded 2 August 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A vibrant, comforting dish of charred cabbage bathed in a rich curry sauce, finished with a refreshing mint‑yogurt drizzle. The combination of smoky cabbage, spicy chilies, and cool yogurt creates a balanced flavor that’s both hearty and bright. Perfect for a quick dinner that feels like a special treat.

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Curried Cabbage with Mint Yogurt by Max Jarmey, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Sauté sliced red onions in oil until translucent.

  2. Add cabbage and cook until charred and tender.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The cabbage develops charred patches and softens through the center.

  3. Pour the curry sauce over the cabbage in the pan (the sauce is spooned onto the cabbage).

  4. Season the fried onions with salt (sprinkle salt over the fried onions).

  5. Plate the cooked cabbage and cut it into portions.

  6. Garnish the plated cabbage with fried shallots, sliced red chilies, and fresh green herbs.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The herbs and chilies are scattered across the plated cabbage.

  7. In a bowl, mix yogurt with squeezed lemon juice to create a cool mint yogurt sauce.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The yogurt and lemon juice make a smooth, cool sauce.

  8. Serve the curry cabbage with the mint yogurt sauce and warm flatbreads to mop up the sauce.

Tips while you cook

Sauté onions first
Sauté sliced red onions in oil until translucent before adding the cabbage.
Char cabbage before sauce
Cook the cabbage until charred and tender, then pour the curry sauce over it.
Season fried onions separately
Season the fried onions with salt after they are fried.
Prepare yogurt sauce ahead
Mix yogurt with lemon juice in a bowl before serving the dish.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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