Kalam Polo (Persian Cabbage and Rice)
Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups boiling water
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1 tablespoon saffron
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
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½ cup chopped onion
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1 pound ground beef
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1 teaspoon salt, divided
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
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3 cups chopped cabbage
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger
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2 cups basmati rice
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1 ½ cups cold water
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 cup hot water