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Adas Polo

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups basmati rice
10 cups water
1 1/2 cups lentil
8 cups water
4 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon saffron
2 whole onions -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- chopped
3 tablespoons oil
1 cup raisin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 whole potato

Wash lentils thoroughly; add water to a medium-sized pot and boil uncovered on medium-high for 10-15 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.
ash 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 for about 10-15 minutes or until slightly soft. Drain rice in a large colander and rinse with warm water.
Select a large, heavy bottom pot. Coat the bottom of the pot with the ramining 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 30-40 minutes.
Slice the onions thinly and lightly brown (carmelize) over low heat with oil. Add the remaining ingredients and cook fo rabout 5 more minutes. Serve the lentil rice mixture on a serving platter and top off with the carmelized onion mixture.

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