Stop Giving Cabbage a Bad Wrap.
Something magical happens to cabbage in the pressure cooker. With the high temperature, the cabbage becomes sweet and gains this luscious texture that can only be described as “really yummy” by my children. Yes, you read that right, my kids love this stuff.
I have to admit, at one point, cabbage did not sound all that appealing to me either. Judging by the way you’re nodding your head, I can tell you agree. I don’t blame you. But, let’s say it together: give cabbage a chance. Because, by the time you try this Cabbage and Peas recipe with your family, you too will change your mind about good old cabbage.
And if the fact that my meat-loving child, my vegetarian child and my salad loving husband all ate this dish enthusiastically, let’s see if this will sell it for you: it only needs 1
This Cabbage and Peas recipe will have you looking forward to leftovers, that is if you have any left! It’s packed with flavor, thanks to all the aromatics like onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, and turmeric. Add a little sour cream on top, a heavy drizzle of Sriracha, cilantro, and cashew, YUM. It is one of our family’s favorite recipes. Give cabbage a chance and see how your family likes it too!
enjoy!
xx
the turnips + tantrums team
Instant Pot Cabbage and Peas
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 4 tsp ginger peeled and minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp tumeric
- 1/2 head green cabbage chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup frozen peas
- cilantro garnish
- cashews chopped, garnish
- sour cream garnish
- sriracha garnish
Basmati Rice
- 1 cup basmati rice rinsed
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Add to a rice cooker with salt and water, follow manufacturer’s instructions to cook.
- While the rice cooks, heat the instant pot or pressure cooker over medium, melt butter and olive oil.
- When shimmering, add onions, saute until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add cumin and stir until fragrant. Then add turmeric. Toss in all the cabbage and stir to coat with onions, oil, and seasonings.
- Add 1/4 cup of water and cover. Bring to high pressure and cook for 1 minute (yes, that’s correct, just 1 minute) in the Instant Pot. Quick release. Once the pressure has come down, remove the lid and stir in the peas until they’ve warmed through.
- To serve, in a bowl, add a spoonful of fluffy rice then cover with cooked cabbage. Top with a healthy serving of cashews, cilantro, a dollop of sour cream and drizzle with sriracha.
Nutrition
Recipe Source: Adapted from Urvashi Pitre’s “Bundh Gobi Mutter,” from her book Indian Instant Pot Cookbook.
Looking for another quick and easy dinner? Try our Taco recipe for your next taco night.
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