#18 Cooking IRANIAN Lentil Pilaf on a RAINY Day 💋 With Minced Meat, Dates, Raisins and Saffron!

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while white rice is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, and water is a cost-saving substitute.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are a nut-free alternative and often cheaper.

Mix rice and lentils together.

Add salt and saffron to the mixture.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot.

Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.

Add minced beef and lamb meat to the pot and cook until browned.

Stir in raisins, turmeric, and black pepper.

Add water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until rice and lentils are cooked through.

Prepare thadig with potato slices at the bottom of the pot.

Serve with a sprinkle of saffron on top.

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