Spicy Nepalese Cabbage Salad (Banda ko Achar) - Vegan & Easy Recipe

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has added health benefits while white vinegar is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with additional nutrients, while brown sugar is a cost-effective alternative.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder retains flavor while being easier to store; onion powder is a budget-friendly substitute.

Combine chopped cabbage and diced tomatoes in a bowl.

In a pan, heat oil and add black mustard seeds until they pop.

Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and chili pepper to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in turmeric, cumin powder, chili powder, and coriander powder, mixing well.

Pour the warm dressing over the cabbage and tomato mixture.

Add lemon juice and season with salt to taste.

Toss everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

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