Adas Polo Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Adas Polo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils; 2 cups water; 2 cups raw rice, well rinsed; salt; 3 cups boiling water; 4 tablespoons corn oil; 2 tablespoons chicken broth or 2 tablespoons water; 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1 large potato, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Servings: persons

1 cup dried lentils
2 cups water
2 cups raw rice, well rinsed
salt
3 cups boiling water
4 tablespoons corn oil
2 tablespoons chicken broth or 2 tablespoons water
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 large potato, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1
Soak lentils in 2 cups water for 2 hours. Bring to a boil, then cook over low heat for 1/2 hour or until soft. Most of the water should be evaporated or absorbed. Set aside.
2
Soak the rice in lightly salted water for 1/2 hour. Pour off nearly all the water. Put the rice in a pan with 3 cups boiling water. Cook the rice over moderate heat for 10 minutes (partly cooked).
3
Drain and rinse rice under cold water. Drain and set aside.
4
Put 2 tablespoons oil in a pan large enough to hold potato slices in a single layer.
5
Add the broth, turmeric and coriander seeds and shake pan briskly to mix. Arrange the potato slices to fit the bottom of the pan.
6
Mix the lentils and rice together and spread the mixture over the potato slices, but shape it into a pyramid.
7
Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
8
Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons oil over the rice. Cover the pan with paper towels, and place lid on top.
9
Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes more to develop a crisp crust.
10
Serve warm.
11
Variation: Omit coriander seeds and add 2/3 cup raisins to the lentil/rice mixture.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried lentils, 2 cups water, 2 cups raw rice, well rinsed, salt, and more.

Yes, Adas Polo falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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