Cabbage Rice

PREPARATION

1. Take a heavy skillet, add 1.5 litres water, 300 grams washed rice, 1 bay leaf, 1 cinnamon stick, 4 pods cloves, 1 star anise, 1 pod black cardamom and mix it well.
2. Bring it to a boil.
3. Boil for 8 - 10 minutes on medium heat.
4. Remove it from heat and drain the rice. Keep aside.
5. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, 30 grams peanuts and roast for 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat or until it turns golden brown in color.
6. Remove it from heat and keep aside.
7. Heat 30 milliliters oil in a heavy skillet, add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 10 curry leaves and stir well.
8. Then, add 110 grams onions and fry till translucent or until it turns golden brown in color.
9. Add 4 green chili, 60 grams bell pepper and mix it well.
10. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
11. Now, add 280 grams cabbage and mix it well.
12. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red chili, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon garam masala and mix it again.
13. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
14. Then, add the roasted peanuts, cooked rice and mix it well.
15. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes on medium heat.
16. Now, add 1 tablespoon coconut, 1 tablespoon coriander and mix it again.
17. Cook for another 3 - 5 minutes on medium heat.
18. Remove it from heat.
19. Serve hot.