Easy Indian Cabbage Rice Recipe
Cabbage rice is a simple and healthy dish perfect for weeknight dinners or even meal prep.
Servings: 6
Calories: 304kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup basmati rice
- 4 cup cabbage shredded
- 1 cup green peas frozen
- 1 onion diced
- 2 green chili sliced
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- ⅓ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ inch cinnamon stick
- 2 green cardamom
- 4 cloves spice
- 3 teaspoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- 3 teaspoon cilantro chopped
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2½ cup water
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Rinse and drain the rice, set aside.
- Turn on the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil.3 teaspoon olive oil
- Add whole spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and cumin seeds) and sauté until fragrant.½ teaspoon cumin seeds, ½ inch cinnamon stick, 2 green cardamom, 4 cloves
- Add diced onions, green chili, minced garlic and ginger. Sauté until onions are translucent.1 onion, 2 green chili, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ginger
- Add the spices, salt and mix well.⅓ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, salt to taste
- Add the green peas and chopped cabbage and sauté for a minute.4 cup cabbage, 1 cup green peas
- Add the rinsed rice and mix well with the spices and vegetables.2 cup basmati rice
- Add water, close the lid of the Instant Pot, and set it to manual mode (high pressure) for 5 minutes.2½ cup water
- Once done, let it naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. Open the lid carefully and fluff up the cabbage rice with a fork. garnish with cilantro and add a few teaspoons of lemon juice.3 teaspoon cilantro, 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Serve hot with your favorite side dishes or enjoy it as is!
Stovetop method
- First, cook the white rice separately and keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add whole spices, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add sliced onions, green chili, minced garlic and ginger. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add the spices and salt and mix well.
- Add green peas and cabbage and sauté 2-3 minutes or until the cabbage is cooked.
- Add cooked rice and mix well with the spices and vegetables.
- Cook for a few minutes until the rice is heated through.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime juice and serve hot!
Notes
- Rinse the rice well before adding it to the Instant Pot to avoid sticking.
- You can add other vegetables such as red cabbage, carrots or bell peppers for added nutrition and flavor.
- Add grated coconuts at the end for a touch of sweetness and texture.
- For an even quicker meal, use pre-shredded cabbage or a bag of coleslaw mix.
- Use a food processor to get evenly shredded cabbage.
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg