Persian Lentil Rice with Lavash Tahdig (Adas Polo) | Saveur

Ingredients

• 2 cups (13 1/3 oz.) extra-long white basmati rice
• 6 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 1⁄2 tsp. saffron, lightly ground between your fingers
• 1 cup green or brown lentils, picked, rinsed, and drained
• 1⁄4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. clarified unsalted butter, divided
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
• 6 medjool dates, pitted and coarsely chopped (4 oz.)
• 1 cup (5½ oz.) golden or brown raisins, plus more for garnish if desired
• 1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• One large piece lavash bread
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed