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Adas Polo (Persian Lentil Rice)

Adas Polo (Persian Lentil Rice)
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Rinse lentils and simmer in water until tender but not mushy (about 15–20 minutes).

Ingredients (for 6 servings)

  • 1 whole — Rice & Lentils
  • 1 whole — Flavor Base
  • 1 whole — Sweet & Aromatic Toppings
  • ½ cup — raisins
  • 4 whole — dates
  • 2 tbsp — slivered almonds or pistachios
  • ¼ tsp — saffron threads bloomed in 2 tbsp hot water
  • 1½ cup — basmati rice
  • 1 cup — green or brown lentils
  • 1 tbsp — salt
  • 1 whole — Water
  • 1 whole — whole large yellow onion
  • 2 tbsp — olive oil or neutral oil
  • 1 tsp — turmeric
  • ½ tsp — cinnamon
  • ½ tsp — cumin
  • 1 whole — Salt and black pepper