Adas Polo - Persian Rice With Lentils Recipe

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Adas Polo - Persian Rice With Lentils
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, bring salted water to a boil and simmer lentils on low for 20 - 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain water from lentils and set aside.
  2. In a pan, saute the onions and garlic in oil. Add raisins, dates, and spices, except saffron. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Cook rice as you would like. For a sure-fire way, I use my rice cooker. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Add to rice cooker and cover with 2 cups water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and a drizzle of oil. Cook. Once rice is done, transfer cooked rice to a large bowl.
  4. In the same pot (or your rice cooker), add oil to just cover the bottom surface. Add potato slices.
  5. Add a layer of rice.
  6. Add a layer of lentil-raisin mixture.
  7. Continue layering, ending with a final layer of rice.
  8. Cover and cook (on medium heat in a pot or just hit cook button on your rice cooker) for 10 minutes.
  9. Drizzle melted butter and saffron water over your rice.
  10. Cover the top of your pot or rice cooker with a tea towel to prevent steam from escaping, and top with lid.
  11. Cook on low for 30 minutes. You want to make the potatoes crispy, so they must cook slowly. In the rice cooker, I continuously hit the cook button so this process (called tadig) can happen. It's totally worth it!
  12. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 822.7 Kcal (3444 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.81g 21%
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10%
Sodium 618.51mg 26%
Potassium 1469.16mg 31%
Total Carbs 158.25g 53%
Sugars 33.18g 133%
Dietary Fiber 30.58g 122%
Protein 25.37g 51%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 55mg 306%
Calcium 117.2mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 177.7 Kcal (744 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.98g 21%
Cholesterol 6.59mg 10%
Sodium 133.6mg 26%
Potassium 317.33mg 31%
Total Carbs 34.18g 53%
Sugars 7.17g 133%
Dietary Fiber 6.61g 122%
Protein 5.48g 51%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 16%
Iron 11.9mg 306%
Calcium 25.3mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.8
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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