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Smoked Paprika and Paprika Afghan Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Name: Smoked Paprika and Paprika Afghan Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Afghan
Ingredients: 6 large cabbage leaves; 1 cup basmati rice; 1/2 cup lentils; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp oil; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp paprika

Adds a smoky depth and a touch of color to the filling.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Stir in smoked paprika and paprika during preparation before cooking.
Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add rice, lentils, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
Pour in water, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Place 2 tbsp of the filling in each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.

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