This classic Indian Cabbage with Peas & Carrots will be a new family favorite! It’s a simple, vegan fried cabbage dish to make and is delicious eaten hot or cold .
What is Indian Cabbage with Peas & Carrots?
You will often find this Indian Cabbage referred to as a curry. Whatever you call it, this dish is filled to the brim with veggies and rich Indian flavors. It’s a quick dish to throw together as a side dish , or as a light main dish .
Is this a keto cabbage curry?
I know a lot of people argue that carrots are “not keto “. But honestly, I don’t agree with this point of view.
Ketosis is a physical state. Food guidelines help you get there. If you look at the overall carbs in this dish, they’re well within the guidelines for achieving ketosis.
But if on any given day you need to further reduce carbs in this dish, do the following: -Omit carrots and peas and substitute a little green bell pepper instead. -Reduce onions and tomatoes. This will help you to get carb counts down even further.
Check out myHow to start a Keto dietpost here for weekly keto meal plan outlines, for information on how to calculate macros, and other great keto tips.
Do you eat this vegan cabbage dish hot or cold?
I eat this hot the first day and leftovers get eaten cold, mixed in with Greek yogurt. Yes, I said yogurt . Very comforting and higher in protein than without it, so try it before you knock it.
Eating yogurt, or yogurt-based sauces with Indian food is actually very common. Not only do the flavors meld well, but it can help curb the spiciness of the dish if your mouth needs a break as well.
Can you freeze this Indian Fried Cabbage Dish?
Unfortunately, no. If you try to freeze this, the cabbage will disintegrate. You can, however, refrigerate it for 3-4 days. As I said earlier, mix it with a little yogurt or sour cream and eat it cold as leftovers!
Can I make Indian Cabbage in my Instant Pot instead?
Yes! To make it in your Instant Pot , dump all the ingredients in, add 1/4 cup water, and cook for 0 minutes at high pressure. Do a quick pressure release immediately, or your cabbage will turn into mush.
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How do you make Indian Vegan Cabbage with peas and carrots?
- Heat. Heat oil in a skillet. When it starts to smoke, put in mustard seeds and cumin seeds. They will start to sputter and will sound like popcorn.
- Brown. Put in the ginger and garlic and stir to brown.
- Add onions. Add in the onion and cook until the onion is soft and the edges are brown.
- Add Tomatoes. Add in the chopped tomato and 1/4 cup water to deglaze the pan.
- Add spices. Add the remaining spices and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Add cabbage. Add in the cabbage, 1/2 cup of frozen peas and carrots. Mix well.
- Cover. Cover and cook until the vegetables are cooked.
- Serve. Mix in cilantro and serve immediately.
- Leftovers. Eat leftovers cold with Greek yogurt.
What can I serve with this?
- Rice & Dal - a staple with any Indian dish made at the same time in your Instant Pot!
- Peach Chutney - Try it with this Indian Cabbage and see how much it brightens the flavors!
- Beef Shawarma - This is an excellent way to use up any excess cabbage slaw for another yummy meal!
- And if you’re looking for more Indian vegetarian dishes, check out my 75+ EASY Indian Instant Pot Recipes post!
However you choose to eat this Indian Cabbage, hot or cold, as a side or as a main dish , I can’t wait for you to try it! How will you try it first?
Indian Cabbage with Peas and Carrots
Equipment
- 12 inch Skillet
Ingredients
Veggies
- ▢ 4 cups slaw, , shredded
- ▢ 1/2 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots , frozen
- ▢ 1 Tomatoes , chopped
- ▢ 1 Onion , chopped
- ▢ 2 cloves Garlic , crushed
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Minced Ginger , freshly grated
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
- ▢ 1/8 cup Cilantro , chopped
Spices
- ▢ 1/8 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds
- ▢ 1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ▢ 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric
- ▢ 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ▢ 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- ▢ 1/8 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- ▢ Kosher Salt , to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet. When it starts to smoke, put in mustard seeds and cumin seeds. They will start to sputter and will sound like popcorn.
- Put in the ginger and garlic and stir to brown.
- Add in the onion and cook until the onion is soft and the edges are brown.
- Add in the chopped tomato and 1/4 cup water to deglaze the pan.
- Add the remaining spices and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Add in the cabbage, 1/2 cup of frozen peas and carrots. Mix well.
- Cover and cook until the vegetables are cooked.
- Mix in cilantro and serve immediately.
- Eat leftovers cold with Greek yogurt.
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- Serve this hot, but eat the leftovers cold.
- To add a level of flavor and creaminess, add in yogurt or sour cream to the cold leftovers.
- Serve it with rice and dal and naan for a yummy vegetarian meal.
- Don’t freeze it to keep the cabbage from disintegrating. Refrigerate for 3-4 days.
- To make in the Instant Pot, add 1;4 cup water, cook at high pressure for 0 minutes, and do a quick pressure release immediately.
- To further reduce carbs in this dish, do the following: Omit carrots and peas, and reduce onions and tomatoes. You can substitute bell peppers instead.
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Originally published on December 6, 2013, at 1:09 PM.
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Indian Cabbage with Peas and Carrots
Ingredients
Veggies
- 4 cups slaw, shredded
- 1/2 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots frozen
- 1 Tomatoes chopped
- 1 Onion chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon Minced Ginger freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
- 1/8 cup Cilantro chopped
Spices
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- Kosher Salt to taste
Instructions
Heat oil in a skillet. When it starts to smoke, put in mustard seeds and cumin seeds. They will start to sputter and will sound like popcorn.
Put in the ginger and garlic and stir to brown.
Add in the onion and cook until the onion is soft and the edges are brown.
Add in the chopped tomato and 1/4 cup water to deglaze the pan.
Add the remaining spices and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Add in the cabbage, 1/2 cup of frozen peas and carrots. Mix well.
Cover and cook until the vegetables are cooked.
Mix in cilantro and serve immediately.
Eat leftovers cold with Greek yogurt.
Serve this hot, but eat the leftovers cold.
To add a level of flavor and creaminess, add in yogurt or sour cream to the cold leftovers.
Serve it with rice and dal and naan for a yummy vegetarian meal.
Don’t freeze it to keep the cabbage from disintegrating. Refrigerate for 3-4 days.
To make in the Instant Pot, add 1;4 cup water, cook at high pressure for 0 minutes, and do a quick pressure release immediately.
To further reduce carbs in this dish, do the following: Omit carrots and peas, and reduce onions and tomatoes. You can substitute bell peppers instead.
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This very simple recipe for Instant Pot Brown Rice in your Instant Pot may well make you finally put away your rice cooker, and start using your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker to make perfect rice each time.
Why Pressure Cooker Brown Rice?
- Gelatinizes Starch for a softer mouthfeel
- May make nutrients more bioavailable
- Less water loss due to evaporation
- Reduced cooking time preserves aroma
- No need to pre-soak
- No babysitting
- Can put away rice cooker for daily use
This recipe for Perfect Pressure Cooker Brown Rice will surprise you with the proportions of rice and water that I’m recommending. I’ve tested this several times, and it quite reliably works.
If you’d like to better understand how this all works, check out the video below. It walks you through Instant Pot instructions on how to cook all types of rice.
How To Cook Instant Pot Brown Rice
- Rinse and drain the rice using either your hands to cup and drain, or a rinser made for this purpose.
- Add Rice. Put rice, water, ghee (or oil), and salt into your electric pressure cooker or Instant Pot.
- Cook at high pressure for 22 minutes, and allow it to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
- NPR. Do not skip the natural release time, as this time is essential for the rice to “steam” and cook further.
What’s The Correct Brown Rice To Water Ratio?
It may surprise you to know that for all rice (other than Black and Arborio) the water to rice ratio is 1:1. That makes it a pretty straight forward process, even when cooking brown rice in the Instant Pot .
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Is Brown Rice Good For You?
Brown rice is whole grain rice, with the inedible outer hull removed; white rice has the hull, bran layer and cereal germ removed making it more nutrient-dense.
One thing to be aware of is that rice plants accumulate arsenic, and there have been concerns over arsenic levels in rice. There is more arsenic in the bran, so basmati brown rice could contain more arsenic.
Choosing a good quality brown rice is critical. For these experiments, I used a long-grain brown basmati and I found it to work really well.
Tips And Tricks ForPerfectInstant Pot Brown Rice:
- Use a good quality, long-grain basmati rice
- Rinse and drain as well as you can
- Measure water and rice carefully
- Allow the rice to NPR for 10 minutes. This is important to allow it to cook
- Feel free to add 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil to ensure each grain is separate.
What Types Of Dishes Are Best Made With Instant Pot Brown Rice?
Brown rice is a whole-grain rice that has had only the outer hull removed. This is how it differentiates from white rice, where the rice has had the bran layer and cereal germ removed as well.
By keeping the bran layer and cereal germ, brown rice has considerably more vitamins and minerals than white rice.
Brown rice is a great all-around rice option. It works great in side dishes as well as main courses . It’s particularly good in recipes like my Instant Pot Lebanese Lentils and Rice or my Basmati Rice Pilau .
Can You Freeze Brown Rice?
Yes, you absolutely can freeze Instant Pot Brown Rice ! However, the sooner you freeze the rice after you’ve prepared it the better. Here’s how I do it:
- Cool . Let it cool to room temperature.
- Portion . Separate to the perfect portion for you.
- Pack . Place rice portions into freezer-safe baggies.
- Lay flat . Place the baggies flat so they defrost easier.
- Freeze . Freeze your rice flat to grab quickly later.
Once frozen, the rice should keep in the freezer for about a month. Any longer than that and the rice will begin to lose its flavor and moisture.
How Do I Reheat Brown Rice?
- Put in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add a tablespoon of water for steaming.
- Reheat it in 30-60 intervals until it’s heated through.
Do You Need To Rinse Brown Rice?
While it’s not as starchy as white rice, you do still need to rinse it, just like you wash your produce. I use a rice rinser that’s made just for this purpose.
Do I Need To Soak Brown Rice?
That’s actually the great thing about Instant Pot Brown Rice . There is no need to soak the rice before pressure cooking it.
The steam and the heat of the pressure cooker will help the rice grains cook up very well without any presoaking, even with congees and other rice that typically gets soaked. Just a quick rinse to get rid of the excess starch and it’s ready to cook.
Can I Make Brown Rice In A Rice Cooker?
Yes, you most certainly can. I like to use my Zojirushi or my Instant Zest when I’m not using my Instant Pot. Also, You can watch my Instant Zest video on Youtube for a completely unbiased review and overview of the product.
Looking For MoreBrown Rice Recipes?
- Instant Pot Red Beans & Rice - This is SO good in the Instant Pot and so easy!
- Instant Pot Lebanese Lentils and Rice - A one-pot, one-step dish that’s SO good!
- Basmati Rice Pilau - A delicious Instant Pot weeknight dinner.
- Air Fryer Shrimp Fried Rice - Easily made in the Air Fryer in about 30 minutes.
- 6+ Best Healthy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipes - A fantastic collection of healthy chicken and rice recipes.
- 12+ Best Pressure Cooker Rice One Pot Meals - Here’s a whole slew of recipes that use brown rice for you to enjoy!
- Instant Pot Black Beans and Rice - Cumin-scented, Cuban inspired Black Beans and Rice.
Looking for how to cook more kinds of rice? Check out my Perfect Pressure Cooker Rice post ! It covers how to cook just about every type of rice easily and quickly in your Instant Pot.
Water to Rice Ratio for Instant Pot Rice
For basmati & Jasmine Rice, 1c water + 1 cup rice. 4 mins HP, 10 mins NPR
1 cup brown rice + 1 cup water: 22 mins HP, 10 mins NPR
1 cup arborio rice + 1.5 cups water: 5 mins HP, 10 mins NPR minutes + more liquid after cooking
1 cup sushi rice , 1.25 cups water, 10 mins HP, 10 mins NPR.
1 cup black rice + 1.5 cups water: 22 mins HP, 10 mins NPR + more liquid after cooking
1 cup red rice + 1 cup water: 22 mins HP, 10 mins NPR
1 cup glutinous rice + 4 cup water: 20 mins HP, 10 mins NPR
1 cup Wild Rice Blend + 1 cup water: 22 mins HP, 10 mins NPR
Making perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice isn’t hard! I’ve gotten it down to such a simple method that if you follow the recipe below you’ll get it right every time!
Perfect Pressure Cooker Brown Rice
Equipment
- INSTANT POT DUO 6 QUART
- RICE RINSER
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup ( 185 g ) Brown Rice , rinsed and drained
- ▢ 1 cup ( 250 ml ) Water
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Ghee , or oil
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the rice using either your hands to cup and drain, or a rinser made for this purpose.
- Put rice, water, ghee (or oil), and salt into your electric pressure cooker or Instant Pot.
- Cook at high pressure for 22 minutes, and allow it to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
- Do not skip the natural release time, as this time is essential for the rice to “steam” and cook further.
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- Buy a nice quality rice like a brown basmati rice for best results.
- Don’t skip the natural release or your rice will be crunchy.
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