Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients
Instructions
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Cut out the core of the cabbage. Place the whole, cored cabbage into the boiling water and steam for 2 minutes.
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Strain those cabbage leaves after 2-3 mins
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Wash the leaves under cold water and allow to drain thoroughly. Reserve a few cabbage leaves separately.
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In the meantime, add the onion, garlic, and tomatoes to a large iron pan and place over medium heat. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables become soft and translucent.
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Add the tomato puree, cumin, and dried mint and stir well to combine the vegetables. Add in the boiled rice & lentils and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Continue stirring to prevent it from sticking. When the mixture starts to toast, remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and dill.
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Stuff the mixture in the cabbage leaves and roll like a cigar. Repeat the process until all of the cabbage leaves are filled.
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Arrange the cabbage rolls side by side in a pot. If there is any leftover filling, scatter around the cabbage rolls. Slowly pour the vegetable broth into the pot to cover the cabbage rolls.
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Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the broth to a boil. Once it starts boiling, cover with a lid. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.