Iranian Adas Polo – Recipe for Iranian Adas Polo – How to Prepare Iranian Adas Polo

Iranian Adas Polo – Recipe for Iranian Adas Polo – How to Prepare Iranian Adas Polo

Iranian Adas Polo is a traditional and widely popular dish in Iran, known for its rich taste and high nutritional value. It's also easy to prepare, taking around 100 minutes in total to make and cook. In this recipe, we’ll provide the ingredients for four people and guide you through the preparation steps. We hope you enjoy this flavorful dish.

Ingredients for Iranian Adas Polo:

 

• 1 ½ cups of rice, washed and soaked in cold water for 60 minutes.
• ¾ cup of green lentils, washed.
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• A small amount of saffron soaked in ¼ cup of hot water.
• 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped.
• ¼ cup of raisins.
• Salt to taste.
• Black pepper to taste.
• ¼ teaspoon of cumin.
• ½ teaspoon of turmeric.
• ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

How to Prepare Iranian Adas Polo:

1. Cooking the Rice:

   • In a suitable pot over medium heat, add the washed and drained rice.
   • Cover the rice with enough water and add some salt.
   • Cover the pot and, once the water boils, reduce the heat and let the rice cook until it's fully done. Set the pot aside.

2. Cooking the Lentils:

   • In another pot over medium heat, add the soaked lentils and cover them with water.
   • Add a bit of salt, stir gently, and reduce the heat once it starts boiling.
   • Let the lentils simmer until fully cooked, then set aside.

3. Sautéing the Onions and Mixing the Lentils:

   • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a suitable pan over medium heat.
   • Add the finely chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally until it softens.
   • Add the cooked lentils, raisins, black pepper, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric. Stir everything well until fully combined. Remove from heat.

4. Layering the Rice and Lentils:

   • In a separate pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over low heat.
   • Add a layer of the cooked rice, followed by a layer of the lentil mixture.
   • Continue layering rice and lentils alternately until all ingredients are used.

5. Adding the Saffron:

   • Pour the saffron water over the rice and lentil mixture, then cover the pot.
   • Let the dish steam over low heat for about 30 minutes.

6. Serving:

   • Once done, remove the pot from the heat and transfer the Adas Polo to a serving dish.

Your Iranian Adas Polo is now ready to serve! Enjoy it hot with your family or guests, savoring its delicious flavor and nutritional benefits. Bon appétit!