Adas Polo (Persian Lentil Rice W/Caramelized Onions and Raisins)

• 3 cups basmati rice
• 10 cups water
• 1 12 cups lentils
• 8 cups water
• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 14 teaspoon saffron
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup raisins
• 12 teaspoon cinnamon
• 12 teaspoon turmeric
• 12 teaspoon cumin
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper

1. Wash lentils thoroughly.
2. Add water to a medium-sized pot and boil uncovered over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until done (dont overcook).
3. Drain lentils in a colander, saving the liquid.
4. Dissolve the saffron in a small amount of hot water and add to the lentils.
5. Set aside.
6. Wash the rice thoroughly.
7. To a separate pot add water, half of the oil and salt and bring to a boil.
8. On high heat, boil the rice until slightly soft (10 to 15 minutes).
9. Drain rice in a large colander and rinse with warm water.
10. Select a large, heavy-bottomed pot.
11. Coat the bottom of the pot with the remaining oil and add 1/3 of the rice.
12. Add 1/3 of the lentils and mix well.
13. Repeat until all the rice and lentils are mixed in the pot.
14. Shape the rice-lentil mixture into a pyramid and cover with a lid and steam over a medium to medium-low heat for about 30 to 40 minutes.
15. Slice the onions thinly and lightly caramelize over low heat with oil.
16. Check the onions every 5 to 10 minutes.
17. Stir the onions and scrape up any fond that forms on the bottom of the skillet (30-40 minutes).
18. Add the remaining ingredients and cook for about 5 more minutes.
19. Serve the lentil rice on a serving platter and top off with the caramelized onion mixture.

basmati rice, water, lentils, water, oil, salt, saffron, onions, garlic, oil, raisins, cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/adas-polo-persian-lentil-rice-w-caramelized-onions-and-raisins-510213 (may not work)