Step 1

Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 20-30 minutes. Drain the water. Add 1.5 cups of water to every cup of rice used. Cook in a pressure cooker, medium flame – for exactly 2 whistles. Switch off the flame and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.After 5 minutes release the pressure from the cooker using a fork or a spoon. Open the cooker and fluff up the rice. Set aside on a plate to cool.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan and add in the finely minced garlic and finely minced ginger. Fry for a couple of minutes.

Step 3

Add in the green chillies and Italian seasoning.

Step 4

Add in the onions and saute for two minutes. Add in the capsicum.

Step 5

Add in the cabbage. Saute for 5-7 minutes until the cabbage is 3/4th done.

Step 6

Add in the chopped spring onion and coriander leaves. Add in the salt and the sugar. The little sugar will balance the taste. Fry briefly for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add in the cooled rice and mix well to combine. Cabbage fried rice is ready.