Adas Polow

Persian iranian

Soak rice in water for 3-4 hours , then cook in salted water for 10-15 minutes using a non-stick pot until it just softens.

Drain water and empty the pot.

Bring 2-3 cups of water to boil.

Wash lentil and add to water with a bit of salt.

Cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes until tender.

Peel and thinly slice onions.

Fry in oil until slightly golden.

Add ground beef or lamb , salt and black pepper , and fry over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Add one cup of hot water and cook until water has been mostly absorbed.

Wash raisins and dates.

Pour 1 / 2 cup of water and some oil in the non-stick pot.

Pour in half of the rice.

Follow with meat , lentil , raisins , dates and raisins.

Then add in remainder of rice.

Cook over low heat for about 20 minutes.

Dissolve saffron in 1 / 3 cup of hot water and pour over the rice.

Mix well before serving.

lentils, basmati rice, ground beef, dates, raisins, saffron, onions, cooking oil, salt, black pepper