Adas Polo Persian Lentil and Date Rice

Very nutritious and tasty rice. It reminds me of many potlucks I had in Canada.

Adas Polo 

1 cup of washed basmati rice

1/2 cup of washed green lentils

1 onion in julienne

3 finely chopped dates

1 teaspoon of golden raisins

2 tablespoons of almonds finely chopped 

olive oil

Saffron crushed in water

salt

Cook the lentils in water until they are half way cooked. Cook the rice in water until it is half way cooked. Mix them together, and place it in a pan with some olive oil in the button. Cover it with a kitchen towel and the pot lid. Cook it at very low temperature for another 10-12 minutes. 

In the meantime, fry the onions until they are golden brown. Set aside.

When the rice/lentils are cooked, add the dates, raisins, and almonds. Mix it well. Place this mix on a big plate, and in between, add some saffron water. Decorate it with fry onions. ENJOY!