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Medium 40 min~410 kcal 6/10
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Adas Polo
Persian lentil rice layered with basmati, caramelized onions, raisins, dates, saffron, cinnamon, and a crisp tahdig base.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 5~470 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 40 min cook 20 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 25 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
5 servings
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For the rice
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Basmati rice
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Green lentils
For the topping
- 2 adet Onions
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Raisins
- 8 adet Dates
For the spice mix
- 1 tutam Saffron
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
For cooking
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Water
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the basmati rice, soak it in salted water for 20 minutes, and drain.
20 min20:00 - 2
Boil the green lentils with 2 cups of water for 18 minutes, keeping them firm, then drain.
18 min18:00 - 3
Parboil the rice in plenty of salted boiling water for 6 minutes and drain.
6 min06:00 - 4
Finely slice the onions and caramelize them in olive oil for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 5
Add the raisins, chopped dates, cinnamon, and turmeric to the onions and turn for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Add a little olive oil to the pot and layer the rice, lentils, and onion mixture.
- 7
Bloom the saffron in 3 tablespoons of hot water and drizzle over the rice.
- 8
Steam the adas polo in the covered pot over low heat for 22 minutes.
22 min22:00
💡 Tip: Parboiling and draining the rice keeps the grains firm; basmati is closer to adas polo texture than the baldo rice common in Turkey.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Invert the rice onto a wide platter and serve it like a main dish with strained yogurt and pickles if desired.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
16
g protein
72
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 60%Fat 27%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Adas Polo make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Adas Polo take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 40 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 85 minutes in total.Is Adas Polo difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Adas Polo have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 72g, fat: 14g.Is Adas Polo allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Adas Polo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Adas Polo need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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