Adas Polo
Adas Polo is one of the popular Iranian dishes that can be cooked easily. It is a very delectable food.
Ingredients
- Rice
- Lentils
- Ground lamb
- Raisins
- Onions
- Saffron
- Butter
- Liquid oil in the required amount
- Salt, black pepper and turmeric as needed
Instructions
First, put the rice in a bowl with some water, then put an appropriate pot on the heat and pour some glasses of water into the pot. Add the rice to the pot along with some salt and let the rice boil for a few minutes. The rice should be drained and set aside when its inside is hard and its outside is soft. Soak the lentils in advance for two hours so that they can be cooked more easily. Put the lentils in a pot with a few glasses of water to boil them completely.
Next, chop one of the onions finely and fry them in a pan with some liquid oil until the onion becomes soft, then add some turmeric and black pepper to the onion and continue frying until the onion and spices are homogenous.
Next, after the lentils are completely cooked, add them to the pan containing the onions and fry a little until the lentils and onions are homogenous, then remove the pan from the heat and mix the lentils with the drained rice until they are completely homogenous.
In the next stage, select an appropriate pot and pour some liquid oil into it. Put the pot on heat until the oil is hot, then make use of lavash bread or sliced potatoes as you like to put in the bottom of the pot.
In the next stage, the rice and lentils must be poured into the pot, then half a glass of water and 2 tablespoons of liquid oil shall be poured on the rice and the heat must be increased until the rice begins to steam, then reduce the heat under the pot.
Now place the lid on the pot. In the next stage, place an appropriate pan on the heat and pour some oil into it. After the oil is hot, chop the remaining onion and fry a little in the pan.
After the onion is soft, add the ground lamb to the pan along with some turmeric and black pepper and fry until the ground lamb is completely fried. Next, add raisins to the pan and fry a little until soft.
Mix a small amount of rice with saffron and butter, after the Adas Polo is fully cooked and ready, put it in the desired dish and decorate and serve with saffron rice and a mixture of ground lamb and raisins.
Benefits of lentils for health
1. Rich in protein
The important feature of lentils is that they are rich in protein, which is very important for health.
2. Rich in calcium
Lentils are rich in calcium. Calcium can have positive effects on teeth and bone health. If you suffer from toothache, bone loss or osteoporosis, we recommend that you consume lentils regularly.
3. Rich in potassium
Potassium is one of the important nutrients that play a role in heart health. A healthy heart contributes to the health of the whole body.
4. Rich in antioxidants
Lentils have a high level of antioxidants. The role of antioxidants is to protect the body against the effects of free radicals.
5. Useful for muscle health
Regular consumption of lentils helps maintain muscle health. Eating lentils helps to relax the muscles and prevents them from cramping.
6. Prevent arthritis
Lentil consumption is highly recommended for women because it prevents all kinds of pains and problems, especially arthritis.
7. Heart health
Lentils can also help with heart health. Eat lentils with rice and foods such as vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins and minerals and are beneficial for heart health.
8. Prevent stroke
You can prevent stroke by consuming lentils. People with stroke symptoms should consume lentils regularly as it prevents this problem from occurring.
9. Increased focus
A healthy brain is one that can easily focus—especially if you’re doing activities that require brain function. Help increase your concentration by consuming lentils.
5 other benefits of lentils
1. Rich in B vitamins
2. Increase the health of the digestive system
3. Lighten the skin
4. Anti-cancer properties
5. Help skin health
Benefits of rice for health
Let’s take a look at the health benefits of rice
1. Energy source
Rice is rich in carbohydrates, which are used as fuel for the body and help brain cells function. Carbohydrates are very important for body metabolism. Vitamins, minerals and organic substances in rice can improve the functioning of the body’s organs and their metabolic activity and thus increase the body’s energy level.
2. Cholesterol prevention
Eating rice is good for health because rice does not contain harmful fats and cholesterol, and its sodium content is low. Low in fat, cholesterol and sodium, it also reduces obesity and overweight problems.
3. Blood pressure control
Rice is a low-sodium substance. It is said that rice is the best food for people with high blood pressure. Sodium can cause blood vessels to constrict and increase blood pressure, thus putting pressure on the cardiovascular system. Sodium is associated with heart problems including atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke.
4. Prevent cancer
Rice, especially brown rice, is rich in fiber and protects the body against all types of cancer. The fiber in rice fights colon and rectal cancer. Also, rice has natural antioxidants such as vitamin C, and vitamin A, as well as phenolic and flavonoid compounds that act as antioxidants and protect the body against free radicals. Free radicals can cause serious damage to the body and mutate cells into cancer cells.