Adas Polo (Persian Lentil Rice W/Caramelized Onions and Raisins)
- Ready In:
- 1hr 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 3 cups basmati rice
- 10 cups water
- 1 1⁄2 cups lentils
- 8 cups water
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon saffron
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 cup raisins
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
directions
- Wash lentils thoroughly. Add water to a medium-sized pot and boil uncovered over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until done (don’t overcook).
- Drain lentils in a colander, saving the liquid. Dissolve the saffron in a small amount of hot water and add to the lentils. Set aside.
- Wash the rice thoroughly. To a separate pot add water, half of the oil and salt and bring to a boil. On high heat, boil the rice until slightly soft (10 to 15 minutes). Drain rice in a large colander and rinse with warm water.
- Select a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Coat the bottom of the pot with the remaining oil and add 1/3 of the rice. Add 1/3 of the lentils and mix well. Repeat until all the rice and lentils are mixed in the pot.
- Shape the rice-lentil mixture into a pyramid and cover with a lid and steam over a medium to medium-low heat for about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Slice the onions thinly and lightly caramelize over low heat with oil. Check the onions every 5 to 10 minutes. Stir the onions and scrape up any fond that forms on the bottom of the skillet (30-40 minutes).
- Add the remaining ingredients and cook for about 5 more minutes. Serve the lentil rice on a serving platter and top off with the caramelized onion mixture.
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