PERSIAN LENTIL RICE - ADDES PILAF

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I had this one day, at a Persian restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. It was so good with some okra stew or oxtail stew that I had to try it myself. Serving is for two people, because that's how many people live at home.

Provided by rainna

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

200 g red lentils
8 ounces long-grain rice or 8 ounces basmati rice
200 ground beef or 200 ground lamb
2 ounces raisins
1/2 teaspoon saffron
2 large onions
2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil
salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Soak rice in water for 3-4 hours, then cook in salted water for 10-15 minutes using a non-stick pot until it just softens.
  • Drain water and empty the pot.
  • Bring 2-3 cups of water to boil.
  • Wash lentil and add to water with a bit of salt.
  • Cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
  • Peel and thinly slice onions.
  • Fry in oil until slightly golden.
  • Add ground beef or lamb, salt and black pepper, and fry over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Add one cup of hot water and cook until water has been mostly absorbed.
  • Wash raisins and dates.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of water and some oil in the non-stick pot.
  • Pour in half of the rice.
  • Follow with meat, lentil, and raisins.
  • Add in remainder of rice.
  • Cook over low heat for about 20 minutes.
  • Dissolve saffron in 1/3 cup of hot water and pour over the rice.
  • Mix well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1036.9, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 20.8, Carbohydrate 189.9, Fiber 15.5, Sugar 24.6, Protein 35.4

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