Persian Rice with Lentils: The Most Delicious Dish from Iran | Adas Polo

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers a higher protein content while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

dried raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Cranberries provide a tart flavor while sultanas are more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric gives a similar color at a lower cost.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are healthier fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Boil soaked lentils in 2 cups of water with ½ tsp salt for 30 minutes.

Use a sieve to remove the water from the lentils.

Pour soaked rice into a pot filled with boiling water.

Boil rice for 10 minutes, then use a sieve to remove the water.

Sauté chopped onion in oil until golden brown.

Add 170g ground meat, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp turmeric powder, and ½ tsp cinnamon powder to the onions and sauté.

Add 1 tbsp brewed saffron to the mixture after sautéing for a few minutes and turn off the stove.

Sauté 6 dates for 2 minutes as an optional step.

Mix the sautéed mixture with the brewed rice after it is ready.

Cooking Techniques

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