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!

Istanbul Rice (Estanboli polo)

Istanbul Rice
(vegetarian)

Ingredients:

(Serving 4-6 persons)

4 cups of basmati rice

1 can of tiny chopped tomatoes

1 medium onion chopped or Julian sliced

1 teaspoon of turmeric powder

1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder

1 tablespoon of salt

How to make it:

In a large pot saute' the onions in olive oil until golden but not burnt

Add chopped tomatoes, stir in oil  for a minute

Add salt, turmeric & cinnamon powder

Wash the rice and add to the pot

add 7 cups of water or enough water to cover the rice 1 inch (about 2.5 Centimeter) above 

Bring to boil, cover and leave the heat on low

Let steam for 10 or 15 minutes 

Serve with yogurt or any meat dish if you want to go non-vegetarian

Enjoy