Stuffed Cabbage Cake

Ingredients

• 1 large Cabbage
• For the filling:
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3-4 Garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 lb (450g) Ground beef
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 can (400g) Crushed tomatoes
• Thyme
• Oregano
• 1 cup Rice, washed
• 1/2 cup Dried fruits of your choice: plums/apricot, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
• 1/3 cup Pine nuts
• For the liquids:
• 1¾ cups (420ml) Water
• 1/4 cup (60ml) Oil
• 2-3 tablespoons Date syrup
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric