Cabbage peas biryani is one such variety of biryani that many of them have not tried or perhaps not heard too. Yes cabbage biryani is a delicious treat for all those who love to eat cabbage and this recipe will give break from the boredom of eating just poriyal/ subzi, dal, gravy and curry made with cabbage. This biryani will be super appetizing even for those who dislike cabbage. Now coming to the making this biryani’s preparation involves very basic ingredients and calls for simple effortless procedure making it a super quick and easy one. So if you are biryani lover or if you are someone looking for an interesting way to finish up that large chunk of cabbage in refrigerator this recipe could be your choice. So lets get to the making!
How to make Cabbage biryani with step by step images
Wash and soak basmati rice in water for 15 minutes.
Slice onions thin, chop cabbage and make slit in green chilli. Keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, bay leaf, clove, cinnamon stick and cardamom. When aromatic add sliced onion and green chilli. Saute well and add ginger garlic paste. Saute well until the raw smell goes.
When the raw smell of ginger garlic paste is gone add chopped cabbage and green peas. Mix well. Now add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder. Mix well and cook the veggies for a minute so that they get coated well in masala.
When the veggies look coated in masala add soaked rice and water. Mix everything well and check for salt.
Now transfer the mixture to electric rice cooker and cook till done. (If using pressure cooker cook for 3 whistles). When the rice looks done allow it to rest for 5 minutes then take it from the sides using spatula and fluff it gently. Serve it hot with raita!