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Kalam Polo (Persian Cabbage and Rice)

By Soheila • Asian Recipes • Cuisine?
4.00 Prep: 15m Cook: 70m
Ingredients:
  • 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon saffron
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 ½ cups cold water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup hot water
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025