Rice With Lentils And Dates

1. 1

   wash and drain rice.

2. 2

   heat 2 T butter and fry the onion till golden; add the meat and saute stirring and turning the pieces till browned all over. Cover with water, add salt and pepper, cinnamon and allspice and simmer for 1 hour; or till meat is tender and most of water absorbed.

3. 3

   boil the lentils in water for about 20 minutes till done, adding salt when they begin to soften, drain.

4. 4

   now boil the rice in a pan for 10 minutes till not quite tender and still a little underdone. Drain the rice.

5. 5

   Melt 2 T butter in bottom of pan, then stir in 2 T of the saffron water and about a third of the rice.

6. 6

   spread half the meat on top, then sprinkle on half the lentils, raisins, dates and almonds if using.

7. 7

   Cover with a layer of rice and remaining meat, lentils, raisins and dates and finish with the rice that is left.

8. 8

   Melt the remaining butter, stir in the remaining saffron water and pour all over. Cook covered on very low heat for 20-30 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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