Royal Purple Cabbage Rice
When it comes to creating a dish that is both visually striking and light on the palate, Royal Purple Cabbage Rice stands out effortlessly. This vibrant dish offers a touch of elegance with its stunning natural color, its subtle crunch, and minimalist ingredients that transforms the humble rice into a royal centerpiece. Rich in healthy antioxidants and fiber, purple cabbage is the hero here—offering both nutrition and beauty.
This simple yet wholesome preparation is ideal for everyday meals and can be served at elegant gatherings or festive thalis. Though it shines on its own, it also pairs gracefully with flavorful sides like pav bhaji curry or spiced lentils.
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3-4.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cooled)
- 1 cup purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp chilly garlic paste.
- 1 green chili, slit (optional)
- A pinch of asafoetida
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp oil
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, chilly garlic paste and a pinch of hing
Sauté till fragrant. - Add finely shredded purple cabbage, and salt
- Sauté on medium flame for 3–4 minutes until the cabbage wilts slightly but retains crunch and color.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan. Mix gently to coat with the tempering and cabbage evenly without mashing them.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes on low flame.
- Add lemon juice and mix
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot
Additional notes:
- Here I served the dish with a scoop of flavorful pav bhaji on the side.
- To add more body and flavor to the dish, you can try optional additions such as:
- Chopped bell peppers, carrots, sweet corn, or green peas for more body, flavor
- Paneer (cottage cheese) sautéed long with cabbage for extra texture and color.
- Stir in a handful of cashews or roasted peanuts for added crunch.
Indian Chef Chhaya Thakker, who has a huge following online on WhatsApp and YouTube will be sharing her favorite recipes and cooking tips with readers of The Times Kuwait. For feedback, you can write to editortimeskuwait@gmail.com
