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28 July 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

A sweet-and-savory Persian rice dish, adas polo is made by layering rice with lentils, dates and raisins, then steaming them together. Usually served without meat, it offers a balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Caramelize the onion

15 min

Cook the onion in some of the oil over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, until caramelized. Set aside.

2

Parboil the rice

8 min

Boil the rice in salted water over medium heat for 6-7 minutes, until partly tender, then drain.

3

Layer the ingredients

10 min

Pour a little oil into the bottom of the pot, then layer in the rice, lentils, dates, raisins and cinnamon.

4

Steam the rice

20 min

Wrap the lid in a cloth and cover the pot. Steam over low heat for 20 minutes, then adjust the salt.

5

Serve the rice

Top with the caramelized onion and serve hot.

Reminder

Keep in a covered container in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for 2 months.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
420 kcalCalories
9 gProtein
68 gCarbohydrate
13 gFat
6 gFiber
20 gSugar
380 mgSodium
2 gSaturated Fat
Protein 8% Carbohydrate 64% Fat 28%
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