Cabbage Rice (Kalam Polo)

 

Ingredients:

 One pound (450 Grams of green cabbage shredded

(I use ready pack of coleslaw or shredded cabbage from the supermarket)

2 tablespoon of olive oil or corn oil 

4 cups of basmati rice

1 teaspoon of turmeric or saffron or both

1 pinch of whole cumin seeds

1 tablespoon of salt

How to make it:

Saute' the cabbage in a oil in a pan (I use a Chinese wok) 

Add turmeric and cumin seeds

Cook the rice half way read for steaming

Mix all or put layers of cabbage between the rice and steam for 15-20 minutes

* You may add some saute' onions to the cabbage mixture (optional)

* Also: You can add some saute' ground beef or tiny meatball to this dish

Serve with yogurt, fresh herbs and/or pickles

Enjoy!