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4.2 from 105 votes

Cabbage Rice - Instant Pot

This flavorful one-pot cabbage rice dish is made with vibrant spices and is perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • ¼ teaspoon asafetida optional for gluten free
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ cup peanuts
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 20 curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoons ginger grated
  • 4 green chillies minced
  • 8 cups shredded cabbage packed
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh coconut grated

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the rice 2-3 times and then soak the rice in 4 cups of warm water for 2 hours. Drain the rice and keep aside.
  2. Turn Instant Pot to Saute(more) mode. Heat oil, add asafetida and mustard seeds and allow them to pop. This may take 3 to 4 minutes. 
  3. Add peanuts and sauté for a minute. Add turmeric, curry leaves, ginger and green chili. Mix everything together and cook until peanuts are golden brown.
  4. Add grated cabbage and salt. Mix again. Add drained rice and gently mix everything together. Add 2 cups of water.
  5. Close Instant Pot lid with pressure valve to sealing. Press the ‘Rice’ button. Allow Natural Pressure Release. Open Instant Pot and pour lemon juice. Garnish with cilantro and coconut. Enjoy hot!

Nutrition Information

Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 674mg (28%) Potassium 259mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 205IU (4%) Vitamin C 67.6mg (75%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288

% Daily Value*

Calories 288kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 674mg 28%
Potassium 259mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 205IU 4%
Vitamin C 67.6mg 75%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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