cabbage rice

This cabbage rice is Indian style fried rice made with cabbage, onions, tomatoes and spices.

Cabbage Rice

basmati rice

water (for pressure cooking rice)

salt

cumin seeds

cinnamon

green cardamoms

cloves

tej patta ((indian bay leaf))

medium onion (chopped

tomato (chopped

½ inch ginger + 4 medium garlic + 1

cabbage (or 3 cups of shredded cabbage

turmeric powder ((ground turmeric))

red chili powder

¼ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder

coriander powder ((ground coriander))

coriander leaves ((cilantro leaves)

Pick and rinse 1 cup (200 grams) basmati rice in running water till the water runs clear of starch. Soak the rice in enough water for 30 minutes. Later drain the rice and keep aside.

Add the rice in a pressure cooker. Also add 1.5 cups water and 1/4 tsp salt.

Pressure cook the rice for 2 to 3 whistles or for 9 to 10 minutes on a medium flame.&nbsp;

When the pressure comes down on its own, open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Keep aside and let the rice become warm or cool down at room temperature.

cooking rice

When the rice is cooking, shred or grate 250 grams cabbage. You can also chop the cabbage. 250 grams cabbage gives about 3 cups of shredded cabbage. Keep aside.&nbsp;

Also crush 1/2 inch ginger + 4 medium garlic + 1 or 2 green chilies, in a mortar-pestle. Chop one medium onion as well as one medium tomato. Keep aside.

Before shredding the cabbage, peel and remove the top skin from the cabbage. Rinse and then halve or quarter the cabbage and blanch in hot water for about 5 minutes.

preparation for cabbage rice

Heat 2 to 2.5 tbsp oil in a frying pan or wok. On a low to medium flame, add the whole spices - 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 green cardamoms, 2 cloves and 1 small to medium tej patta. Saute the spices till they splutter and become fragrant.

Then add 1/3 cup chopped onions.

On a medium flame, stir and saute the onions till translucent.

Next add crushed 1/2 inch ginger + 4 medium garlic + 1 or 2 green chilies. You can crush in a mortar-pestle.

Saute till the raw aroma of ginger and garlic goes away.

Next add 1/3 cup chopped tomatoes.&nbsp;stir well.

Then add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp red chili powder, 1/4 tsp garam masala powder and 1/2 tsp coriander powder.

On a medium flame, stir and saute the whole masala till the tomatoes soften and become pulpy. You should also see oil releasing from the sides.

Now add the shredded cabbage.&nbsp;at this step, if you want then you can also add grated carrot, green peas and chopped potato cubes.

Mix the cabbage very well with the rest of the masala.

Season with salt as per taste.

Stir fry the cabbage on a medium flame and cook them till they turn translucent.

Then add the cooked rice.

Gently mix the rice with the cabbage mixture. You can also add the rice in parts and mix.

Saute the cabbage fried rice for 2 to 3 minutes more after mixing.

Garnish with coriander leaves or mint leaves.

Serve cabbage rice hot with a simple dal or raita or you can also have it plain.

making cabbage rice

Red cabbage, garam masala and basmati make this cabbage rice a treat for the eyes and taste buds. Serve instead of plain rice as a side with any entree, or make it the main meal!

tbsp avocado oil oil

mustard seeds

urad dal ((or crushed peanuts))

tsp asafetida ((hing))

onion ((thinly sliced))

curry leaves ((see substitutions in faqs above))

cayenne

turmeric

tsp cumin

tbsp coriander

ginger

tomatoes ((finely chopped))

cabbage

basmati rice ((uncooked))

garam masala

coconut milk

vegetable stock ((or water))

Salt

Heat oil in large pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds to the pot and when they sputter, add urad dal and asafetida.

Add onions and curry leaves. Stir in a pinch of salt. Saute until the onions soften, about 2-3 minutes. Add the grated ginger and mix.

Add tomatoes, turmeric, cayenne, ground coriander and ground cumin. Stir to mix and saute for a minute.

Stir in the shredded cabbage and mix it. Continue to saute for 2-3 minutes until the cabbage is slightly tender. Add the rice and garam masala to the pot. Mix it in with the cabbage.

Add coconut milk and vegetable stock or water to the pot. Add salt to taste - the liquid should taste slightly saltier than what you&#39;d like your cabbage rice to taste. Mix well and let the liquid come to a boil.

Turn heat to low and let the rice cook until it has absorbed much of the water. Stir the rice one last time, then place a tight lid on the pot, and let the rice cook, undisturbed, for 15 minutes. Wait 10 minutes before removing the lid.

Serve hot or warm.

Super quick and easiest cabbage fried rice made with precooked rice, cabbage and garlic. This makes for a great weeknight meal.

Cabbage Rice (Cabbage Fried Rice)

rice ((or 1⅓ cup cooked rice))

cabbage (chopped)

Green peas ((optional))

oil ((any cooking oil))

garlic (chopped finely)

rice vinegar ((or apple vinegar))

Salt ((adjust

black pepper ((crushed))

soya sauce ((optional))

Rinse rice well until water runs clear. Drain completely. Pour 1 cup cup water and bring it to a rolling boil.

Reduce the heat. Cover and cook on a low heat until the rice is fully cooked but not mushy. Turn off the heat. Fluffy up with a fork and cover. Rest aside for 5 mins. Later fluff up with a fork and cool completely.

Cook Rice

Quarter cabbage and add them to a large pot of warm water. Add some salt and leave for 5 mins. Later rinse them under running water. Shake off to drain all of the excess water.

Cut quartered cabbage to slices and then chop. Add them a colander and shake/ toss to drain excess moisture. Set aside.

Prepare Cabbage

Heat a wok with oil on a high heat. Add garlic and chilies and fry until fragrant for about 30 to 60 seconds. I also add a star anise and a strand of mace for flavor. This is optional.

Add cabbage and peas. Fry for 2 to 3 mins on the highest flame. Add vinegar.

Saute for few more mins until the cabbage turns slightly golden yet crunchy.

Pour soya sauce (optional). Add rice, pepper and salt. Mix and fry for another 1 to 2 mins. Do not over cook.

Serve cabbage rice hot or warm.

How to Make Cabbage Fried Rice

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This recipe is the best cabbage fried rice recipe I've ever had

Quick, flavourful and tasty. My daughter loved it.

Great new way to incorporate more cabbage into our diet. Really delicious! Made it with red cabbage and brown rice. However I'm unsure if you meant one should blanch the cabbage in cold, salted water or boil it for 10 minutes? I boiled it and turned out great, but it's of course a loss of nutrients.

Hi Swasthi, 

Thank you so much for this recipe. I have tried the recipe and it turned out really tasty. I am going to try it with red cabbage next time. 

Thanks
KS

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