Dairy-Free Adas Polo (Lentil Rice)
A flavorful Persian rice dish with lentils, raisins, and dates. Uses oil instead of butter. A great vegetarian option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- 1 cup Green lentils
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Pitted dates
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Salt
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Rinse the rice and lentils.
- 2Dice the onion and sauté in olive oil until softened.
- 3Add the rice, lentils, raisins, dates, cinnamon, turmeric, and salt to the pot.
- 4Add 4 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- 5Fluff with a fork before serving.
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