Kalam Polo (Persian Cabbage and Rice)

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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