Authentic Iranian Dish: Cinnamon-Scented Tomato Rice Pilaf

• 250 ml Basmati rice
• 100 grams Minced beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 250 ml A. Water
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 6 Green beans
• 2 Potatoes
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 3/4 tsp Cinnamon powder

1. Finely chop the onion.
2. Parboil the green beans and cut into 1 cm-long pieces.
3. Heat some olive oil in a pot and saute the onion.
4. Once browned, add the minced beef.
5. When the beef is cooked, add the water.
6. Simmer for 20 minutes over medium heat.
7. Cook the basmati rice until al dente.
8. Slice the potatoes into 1 cm-wide pieces.
9. Pour some olive oil in a separate pot.
10. Line the potatoes on the bottom.
11. Place the rice, minced beef, and cinnamon on top.
12. Repeat twice.
13. Turn the heat on.
14. Once it comes to a simmer, cover the pot, and steam for 15 minutes.
15. Mix the rice as you dish it up.
16. Serve with some potatoes.
17. This salad is great as a side dish.
18. It's just diced cucumber, onion, and tomato seasoned with lemon juice and salt.
19. Here, I switched the green beans to lots of cabbage, and sauteed it with onion.
20. I had this rice pilaf at my Iranian friend's place.
21. Here's an even simpler, easier version of this recipe.

basmati rice, beef, onion, olive oil, water, tomato paste, turmeric, salt, green beans, potatoes, olive oil, cinnamon powder

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/168472-authentic-iranian-dish-cinnamon-scented-tomato-rice-pilaf (may not work)