Adas Polo – Turmeric Rice with Lentils by The Caspian Chef

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Onion
• 1 lb Stew Beef
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns, Ground Fresh
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 1/2 cups Lentils, Dried
• 4-5 cups Water
• 2 cups Basmati Rice
• 8 cups Water
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 2 Tbsp Salt
• 3 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted
• 2 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Raisins
• 6-8 pieces Medjool Dates
• 1/8 tsp Saffron