Best 3 Adas Polo Persian Rice With Lentils Recipes

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Adas polo is a traditional Persian dish made with rice, lentils, and a variety of spices. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a winter meal. The lentils add a boost of protein and fiber, while the spices give the dish a warm and inviting aroma. Adas polo is often served with yogurt or a side salad. It is a relatively easy dish to make, but it does require some time to cook. With a little planning, you can have this delicious Persian dish on your table in no time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ADAS POLOW (PERSIAN RICE AND LENTILS)



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It is an Iranian food.

Provided by xxxx

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound uncooked white rice
4 cups water, or as needed
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups water, or more as needed
salt to taste
2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
2 large onions, thinly sliced
½ teaspoon saffron
⅓ cup hot water
¾ cup pitted, chopped dates
¾ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a bowl, and cover with water. Soak the rice for about 3 hours, and drain off the water. Bring the rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is partially cooked, about 10 minutes. Drain the liquid from the rice, and set the rice aside.
  • Bring 2 more cups of water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan, and stir in the lentils. Bring to a boil, and cook over medium heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and fry the onions, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Set the onions aside. Dissolve the saffron in 1/3 cup of hot water, and set aside.
  • In a large nonstick pot with deep sides, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until shimmering, and spoon in half the rice to cover the bottom of the pot. Top the rice with the lentils, and cover the lentils with the remaining rice. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until the rice is completely tender and there is a golden brown, crusty layer of rice on the bottom of the pot, about 20 minutes. Pour the saffron water over the rice and lentils, cover, and allow to cook until absorbed, about 10 more minutes.
  • To serve, spoon the polow into a serving dish, and peel off and place pieces of the crusty rice layer on top of the polow. Decorate the polow with dates, raisins, and fried onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.2 calories, Carbohydrate 100.4 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 17.7 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 179.6 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

ADAS POLO RECIPE



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Adas Polo is one of those simple yet popular dishes which doesn't take long to prepare, with a lot of benefits for our health. In general lentils can provide your body with a lot of nourishment. To have a tastier Adas Polo the topping is really important.

Provided by PersianGood Team

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup lentil
2 cups rice
2 tbsp brewed saffron
150 grams minced meat
200 grams raisins
1 soupspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon pepper
5 cloves of garlic
1 onion
salt as much as required
oil as much as required

Steps:

  • the night (about 12 hours) before you want to cook Adas Polo, leave the lentils and the rice in some water so that they will absorb some of it. This will help them cook better.
  • The same thing must be done on the rice, so about 12 hours before you want to cook it, leave it in some water. Before leaving it in some water, it must be washed and rinsed for several times. The first time the water will look white. After washing it several times the color won't change. Then, add some water (the level of water must be about 2 centimeters higher than the rice) and leave the rice in water for 12 hours.
  • To start cooking separate the water from the lentils add put them in a pot. Add some water to the pot, the level of the water must be about 2 centimeters higher than the lentils.
  • Put the pot on a low flame of gas burner, add some oil and turmeric to the pot and let the lentils cook gradually. This will make the lentils be more beautiful.
  • After washing and peeling the cloves of garlic and the onions, dice them. In a frying pan and using some oil, first stir fry the onions and when the onions are a little softer, add the diced garlic. Before the garlic and the onions are completely fried, add the minced meat. Fry the meat for a short while and then add some salt, pepper and turmeric. Continue frying the meat.
  • Use another pot to cook the rice. To do this, fill half of the pot will water and leave the water on the flame of the gas burner long enough for the water to start boiling. After it started boiling, add some salt.
  • Separate the rice from the water and add the rice to the boiling water. Use a big spoon to gently stir the rice. After a while, when the rice is cooked and no longer hard, using a sieve, separate it from the water and rinse it with some warm water.
  • To complete the process of cooking, in a different pot, add a layer of the rice, on top of that a layer of lentils and on top of that, a layer of meat. Continue making these layers until you run out of the ingredients.
  • Pour ½ glass hot water, 1 tablespoon oil and the brewed saffron in the pot. For the heat to be spread properly, make sure to use a heat diffuser and apiece of cloth as an infuser on top of the pot. Cover the pot with its lid. After 25 minutes, the dish is ready.
  • pot with its lid. After 25 minutes, the dish is ready.

ADAS POLO (PERSIAN LENTIL RICE W/CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND RAISINS)



Adas Polo (Persian Lentil Rice W/Caramelized Onions and Raisins) image

This recipe is from a supermarket handout. It is a very tasty Iranian pilaf which is first cooked then steamed.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Rice

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.9, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 751.9, Carbohydrate 78.6, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 13.2, Protein 9.8

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality basmati rice. It has a long grain and a delicate flavor that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients in this dish.
  • Be sure to soak the lentils for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help them to soften and cook evenly.
  • If you don't have a rice cooker, you can cook the rice on the stovetop. Just be sure to watch it closely and stir it occasionally so that it doesn't burn.
  • Feel free to experiment with different spices and herbs to taste. Some good options include cumin, coriander, turmeric, and saffron.
  • Serve Adas Polo with your favorite Persian side dishes, such as Mast-o-Khiar (cucumber-yogurt salad) or Shirazi Salad.

Conclusion:

Adas Polo is a delicious and easy-to-make Persian dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of lentils, rice, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give Adas Polo a try. You won't be disappointed.

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