CABBAGE ON A VOYAGE
Healthy & Versatile
It is said that the first round-headed cabbages appeared in 14th-century England, and they became more and more popular as cuisine throughout Europe. The first cabbage in America was brought by a French explorer Jacques Cartier on his third voyage 1541 – 1542.
Today, China is the largest producer of cabbage, followed by India and Russia, which is the biggest consumer of cabbage.
Cabbage is low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Cabbage is high in dietary fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, manganese, vitamin A, thiamine, vitamin B6, calcium and iron. One cup of cabbage is about 15 calories. Drinking juiced cabbage is known to assist in curing stomach and intestinal ulcers.
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Cabbage, especially red or purple cabbage, seems to raise levels of beta-carotene, lutein, and other heart-protective antioxidants. It also helps lower something called “oxidized” LDL, which is linked to hardening of the arteries. And since it eases inflammation, it can help prevent heart disease. Looking at this very cosy ingredient’s many positive health benefits, we must try to include it in our weekly routine cooking and recipes.
Here are a few interesting ways to use the humble and healthy cabbage with a twist of taste worldwide!
Recipe-1] MEDITERRANEAN CABBAGE DELIGHT
Recipe-2] HEALTHY APPLE CABBAGE SLAW
Recipe-3] DESI CHATPATI GOBI
Recipe- 4] CASANOVA CABBAGE ROLLS
Recipe-5] MINCE STUFFED PEPPERY CABBAGE ROULADES
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About the author
Dr. Kaviraj Khialani, celebrity master chef is a Mumbai based food and hospitality consultant. He is specialised in over 33 plus international cuisines & is a two times national award winner for his excellence in his field of expertise. Chef Kaviraj has worked with some of the reputed hotel chains & airline companies in India & Overseas. He is a renowned academician, food designer & author- writer on food and culinary features, besides having been featured on Colors Television & Star plus he loves trying global fusion cooking promoting Indian food on an international platter for the diaspora.
