Cabbage and red bean rice ( முட்டைகோஸ் சிகப்பு பயறு கலவை சாதம் )

Cabbage and Red bean Rice 

Ingredients:
Cooked Rice ( சாதம்) - 2 cups.
Finely chopped cabbage ( நறுக்கிய முட்டைகோஸ் ) - 2 cups / 1 bowl

Soaked and Boiled Red kidney Bean ( சிகப்பு பயிறு ) - 1/2 cup
Finely chopped garlic (பொடியாக நறுக்கிய பூண்டு) - 2 tsp
Finely chopped Ginger ( பொடியாக நறுக்கிய இஞ்சி) - 1 tsp
Green Chili ( பச்சை மிளகாய்) - 2
Turmeric Powder ( மஞ்சள் தூள்) - 1/2 tsp
Chili Powder or Sambar powder ( மிளகாய் தூள் அல்லது சாம்பார் பொடி ) - 1 tsp
Lemon Juice ( optional)( எலுமிச்சை சாறு ) - 1 tbsp
Fresh Coriander Leaves ( கொத்தம்ல்லி தளை ) - 2 twigs
Ol for stir frying ( தேவையான அளவு எண்ணெய்)
Salt to taste


Steps:

Soak the dry beans for 3 hours and pressure cook.

If using fresh beans like the one I have used here, wash and pressure cook directly. 

In a skillet, add 2 tbsp of oil. When hot, add finely chopped ginger and garlic. Saute for a minute. Toss in the slit green chili and a few curry leaves.

Now add the cabbage , turmeric powder and chili powder. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.

Add in the boiled beans and salt to taste. 

Let the vegetable and bean cook and blend with the spices.

Switch off the flame. Dribble a spoonful of lemon juice. Mix well. 

Combine this mixture and the cooked rice. 

Add the mixture little by little until you get the desired taste. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve the rice with pappad and raitha ( yogurt salad).

My Notes:
Normally variety rice are prepared using coconut, lemon or tamarind.
In addition to the above, My Mother has prepared variety rice using vegetables like the carrots , cabbage, beetroot etc.. anyone of the vegetable at a time.
To give a twist, with an added nutrition, these type of rices can be given as lunch box specials.
Or Just for a change from the routine sambar and rasam, prepare this to surprise your family :)
In these type of preparation I prefer sambar powder to chili powder as the former has all spices like cumin, black pepper, coriander seeds added in.

For those who avoid carbohydrate, this dry gravy / mixture is a great food as it will be very filling.
Just take note to reduce the chili powder if you are going to eat the veggie mixture without rice.
Complete the meal with a few slices of fresh cucumber and carrots topped with nuts and a cup of yogurt.