The inspiration for this Creamy Curry Ranch Dressing is a love of creamy dressings and a love of Indian spices. In most of my dinners, I try to carry the theme and ingredients through the whole dinner. That is a great tip to hold on to. The meal started with PAN FRIED CURRY PANEER spiced with a couple of different curry powders and other basic curry spices. I did the same thing with this creamy dressing.
My creamy dressing was creamy but it had no cream in it. As I frequently do, I used fat free plain Greek yogurt. The dressing is super easy to put together. Simply mix the spices in a bowl, and then, add to the Greek yogurt. This dressing is so good because it has so much flavor, yet is light and low in calories.
The other trick, learning, with this recipe was that I grilled the green cabbage on my outdoor grill. I used napa cabbage because it is both light and crunchy. I have seen on some cooking shows people grilling cabbage. I knew I want to try it. Even if this post is about the dressing, the totally repeatable idea here is grilling your cabbage. I grilled the cabbage indoors as well. The grilling adds such a cool flavor to the cabbage. I also really like the grill marks on the napa cabbage.
The cast of characters.
The cabbage in the skillet grilling.
The Creamy Curry Ranch Dressing plated.
The Recipe
Creamy Curry Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Greek Fat Free Plain Yogurt
- 2 Tsp Sweet Curry
- 1 Tsp Hot Curry
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 1 Tsp Coriander
- 1 Tsp Garam Masala
- 1 Tsp Turmeric
- 1 Head Napa Cabbage
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- 1/4 the cabbage and grill on an oiled skillet until a nice char is formed.
- Mix all the spices and mix into the Greek yogurt really well. Add whatever vegetables you like and dress the cabbage with plenty of the creamy curry ranch dressing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Responses
comments – I answer every one.
I have never grilled Nappa cabbage before. Does it change the texture much or does it only add flavour? I get texture anxiety from softened kale/cabbage.
You don’t want to over grill it. Just enough to get a char. Adds flavor and you do not lose any flavor. Texture anxiety – that is good. Try it. Don’t worry.
It does not change the flavor. It adds to it. No need for texture anxiety.
Ooo yum! I know I’d like this–I love ranch! And I enjoy items with a kick to it.
It has good flavor – not spicy.
I am not a huge fan of cabbage but this looks delicious !! I will have to try it 🙂
Try it. It really grows on you.
This dressing recipe look so good. ranch is my favorite.
Creamy without the fat. Good combo.
I never would have thought to put curry ranch dressing on cabbage. I’m not the biggest fan of cabbage, but this motivates me to give it another try!
Try it and see what you think.
Oh yummy. I love cabbage! One of my fav food! but I never really know how to cook it! this is a great idea that i’ll try asap! xx corinne
Please let me know if do try it and what you think.
I love curry and this recipe looks absolutely amazing I can’t wait to try it . Your photos of the food are making my mouth water.
Thx for liking the photos.
I love ranch and I love cabbage. Your recipe sounds absolutely delightful, especially during warm summer weather!
Thx so much Heather.
I would have never thought to do curry, ranch, and cabbage together! I bet it taste amazing!
It is a unique and very interesting flavor.
Ohh how interesting does this sound, I am not very adventurous when it comes to food and I have to admit I’ve never even tried grilled cabbage!
Well give it a try and let me know what you think.