Cabbage Pulao & Yogurt + Potato Chips + Strawberries & Blueberries

Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or a dietician,  I am doing what is best for my kid to create a balanced lunch.

KIDS LUNCH BOX #38 – Cabbage Pulao & Yogurt + Potato Chips + Strawberries & Blueberries

Some kids school lunch box ideas to try…

1. Spinach Corn Sandwich + Orange + Almonds & Pistachios
2. Carrot Rice + Cucumber + Fruittellas
3. Palak Chapati + Jeera Aloo + Orange
4. Potato Spinach Pancakes + Sprouted Moong & Corn Salad+ Grapes
5. Mayonnaise Veggie Pasta + Strawberries + Peanut Chikki 

Here is what I packed for school lunch…

LUNCH – Cabbage Pulao & Yogurt – Here is the detailed Recipe Link .

Cabbage rice|Cabbage Pulao

Cabbage Rice or pulao is a simple one pot healthy rice dish made with cabbage ,rice and few spices

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Course: lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Indian, karnataka style, south indian

Keyword: cabbage, cabbage rice, gluten-free, instant pot, one pot, pressure cooker recipe, rice recipes, vegan

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 3

Calories: 220kcal

Author: bhavana

Ingredients

• Measurements Used – 1 cup = 250 ml
• 1 cup Basmati Rice short grain rice can also be used
• 2.5 cups Cabbage ,shredded or finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Green peas (fresh/frozen)
• 1 medium Onion, thinly sized
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin (jeera) seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder or biryani masala powder
• juice of half lemon
• 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro/coriander leaves
• Salt to taste
• 1.5 cups water

To Grind/Blend

• 1 inch Ginger
• 3-4 cloves Garlic
• 2-3 Green Chillies
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 2 Cardamom
• 3 cloves

Instructions

INSTANT POT METHOD

• Grind/Blend together green chillies, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, cloves ,cardamom together to a coarse paste.Keep aside.You can also add 2 tablespoon of fresh coconut while grinding tastes great.
• Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil in to the POT.Once oil is hot, add in the cumin/jeera.Then add the blended mixture and Saute for 15 secs.

  Note: the mixture can stick or burn to the bottom so stir continuously.
• Then add in the onions and Saute until onions turn light brown in color.
• Now add in the chopped cabbage,green peas,turmeric powder ,mix well and saute for 30 secs.
• Add basmati rice, garam masala ,salt ,water and give a quick stir.
• Close the lid on the pot, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot.
• Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 6 minutes
• Do a QUICK RELEASE(QR) OR if you have time wait for NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE(NPR)(Wait until silver button on lid drops).
• Add juice of half lemon and garnish with cilantro/coriander leaves and mix well.
• Cabbage Rice or Cabbage pulao is ready, serve with yogurt,raita.

INDIAN PRESSURE COOKER METHOD:

• Grind/Blend together green chillies, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, cloves ,cardamom together to a coarse paste.Keep aside.You can also add 2 tablespoon of fresh coconut while grinding tastes great.
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add in the cumin/jeera.Then add blended mixture and Saute for 15 secs.Note: the mixture can stick or burn to the bottom so stir continuously.
• Then add in the onions and Saute until onions turn light brown in color.
• Now add in the chopped cabbage,green peas,turmeric powder ,mix well and saute for 30 secs.
• Add basmati rice, garam masala ,salt ,water and give a quick stir.
• Close the lid and put the whistle weight on. Cook for 2 whistles on medium flame and turn off the gas.
• Once the pressure has released, open the lid and gently fluff up the rice
• Add juice of half lemon and garnish with cilantro/coriander leaves and mix well.
• Cabbage Rice or Cabbage pulao is ready, serve with yogurt,raita.

Notes

1.You can also add 2 tablespoon of shredded coconut(fresh or frozen) while grinding, gives an extra flavour. But its optional if you dont have it.

2.I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition Facts

Cabbage rice|Cabbage Pulao

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 720

% Daily Value*

Fat 80g123%

Trans Fat 9g

Sodium 670mg29%

Potassium 258mg7%

Carbohydrates 45g15%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 200IU4%

Vitamin C 66.8mg81%

Calcium 57mg6%

Iron 1.2mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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SNACK – Potato Chips – I have added store brought potato chips.You can use kettle or baked potato chips for healthier version.

SNACK – Strawberries & Blueberries – I always use organic berries and wash them before packing in to the lunch box. 

Prep Work For The Previous Evening

1. You can shred cabbage previous night and refrigerate.
2. If you dont have Instant Pot ,you can use Stove Top Pressure Cooker

Notes

• Packed in a stainless steel tiffin box called Lunchbots which is Eco-Friendly, Dishwasher Safe, BPA-Free and is easily available on Amazon .Do not use plastic lunch boxes to your kids, they are toxic.
• You can increase or decrease quantity based on your child’s appetite.

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