Adas Polo

Time

Prep 60 min · Cook 180 min · 240 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 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. 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. 3

   Drain and rinse rice under cold water. Drain and set aside. Put 2 tablespoons oil in a pan large enough to hold potato slices in a single layer.

4. 4

   Add the broth, turmeric and coriander seeds and shake pan briskly to mix. Arrange the potato slices to fit the bottom of the pan.

5. 5

   Mix the lentils and rice together and spread the mixture over the potato slices, but shape it into a pyramid.

6. 6

   Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons oil over the rice. Cover the pan with paper towels, and place lid on top.

   10 min
7. 7

   Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes more to develop a crisp crust. Serve warm. Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish.

   20 min
8. 8

   Variation: Omit coriander seeds and add 2/3 cup raisins to the lentil/rice mixture.

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