Spicy Cabbage Rice

Cabbage rice is quick, simple and tasty rice dish. Even people who usually hate cabbage will love this for sure. This is an ideal lunchbox option for those who are pressed for time.

Ingredients :

Rice - 1/2 cup
Onion - 1 small
Capsicum - 2 tbsp cup
Cabbage -  1/4 cup 
Green chillies - 3
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Asafoetida - a pinch
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Peanutes - 1 tbsp
Spring Onion leaves - 1 (Optional)
Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp
Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Amchur powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 1 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Pressure cook the rice with 1.5 cups of water and little salt up to 3 whistles in a pressure cooker . I used Sona Masoori rice which we use regularly. Basmati rice can also be used if desired.
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, peanuts and green chillies.
3. Add finely chopped onions and saute till the onions become golden brown. Now add finely chopped cabbage ,capsicum and spring onion greens. Add little salt and saute till the cabbage become soft.
4. When the cabbage is cooked, add coriander powder,garam masala powder,coriander leaves and amchur powder. Adjust the salt and fry the masala for few minutes..
5. Add cooked rice and mix well. Add lemon juice and adjust salt as required.

Spicy cabbage rice is now ready to serve !!