Cabbage Peas Stir Fry is a very delicious side dish recipe prepared with cabbage (bund/patta gobi), green peas and a mix of spices.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3
  • Category: Main Course, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cabbage (slice into fine long shreds (discard the stalk and thick stems))
  • 1/2 cup green peas ((fresh/frozen))
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 2 green chilies (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
  • 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (haldi)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder (or cayenne pepper (lal mirch))
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar ((optional))
  • 2-3 tablespoons water ((for instant pot only))
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or [1/4 teaspoon amchur powder (dry mango powder)])
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro/coriander leaves (hara dhania) (chopped, (optional))
  • salt (to taste)

Method

Instant Pot Method:

  1. Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil to the POT. Once hot, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Next, add minced ginger, green chili, and hing (asafoetida). Saute for a few seconds.
  2. Add shredded cabbage, green peas, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, sugar, salt, water, and mix well. Make sure to scrape any spice if sticking to the pot.
  3. Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 1 minute. When the instant pot beeps, Do a QUICK RELEASE(QR).
  4. Sprinkle garam masala and lemon juice, Mix well. If there is any water, change the setting to SAUTE mode and get it to your desired consistency. Cabbage Peas Stir Fry are ready, serve with hot with chapatis, roti & parathas.

Stovetop Pot Method:

  1. Heat a pan/kadai on medium heat. Add oil to the pan. Once hot, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
  2. Next, add green chilies, minced ginger, and hing. Saute for a few seconds.
  3. Add green peas and stir fry for a minute.
  4. Then add spices like turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, sugar, and salt, and stir well to combine.
  5. Add shredded cabbage and mix well. Close the lid, and cook on medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes until the cabbage and peas are tender. Stir occasionally.
  6. Once done, sprinkle garam masala and lemon juice, Mix well. Switch off the flame when there is still some crunch to the cabbage. You dont want them to be too mushy or overcooked.
  7. Garnish with coriander leaves, Cabbage Peas Stir Fry is ready, serve hot with chapatis, roti & parathas.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.