Adas Polo (Lentil Rice)
A hearty and flavorful rice dish with lentils, raisins, and dates. A vegetarian Persian classic.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- 1 cup Green lentils
- 1/2 cup Raisins
- 1/2 cup Dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 4 tbsp Butter or plant-based butter
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Rinse the rice and lentils separately. Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes.
- 2Cook the lentils in a pot of boiling water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- 3In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion in butter until softened. Add cinnamon and turmeric, and cook for another minute.
- 4Add the cooked lentils, raisins, and dates to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- 5Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Add water to cover the rice by about 2.54 cm. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- 7Fluff with a fork and serve.
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