Cabbage slowly caramelized with tomato paste and warm spices until deeply flavorful and tender.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 4 whole garlic cloves, grated
- 5 teaspoons ground coriander
- 5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 whole cabbages
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 cups water
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 4 cups Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Remove bottom stem of cabbage. Cut each cabbage head in half. Then cut each half into 4 wedges.
- 3
Heat half of oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Working in batches, char the sides of the cabbage wedges by cooking 4 minutes on each side. Once all sides are charred, remove cabbage to plate and repeat until all cabbage is cooked.
- 5
Pour the other half of oil into the empty skillet over medium heat, and add tomato paste, garlic, and spices. Cook for 3 minutes.
- 6
Pour in water and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Add back the cabbage wedges, squeezing them all into the skillet.
- 8
Transfer skillet to oven uncovered. Bake for 20 minutes.
- 9
Turn cabbage wedges and bake for another 20 minutes.
- 10
When serving, top with cilantro and yogurt.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet(specialized)
Nutrition Facts
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.