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Adas Polow: Persian Lentil Rice

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40 min

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10 ingredients or less

One-bowl / one-pot

Budget-friendly

Adas polow is a delicious flavoured rice dish I grew up enjoying. The addition of lentils into the rice make it more filling and a great source of protein. Serve this rice together with your favourite korma or curry, and enjoy!

Servings

Total

40 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

35 min

Free from

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soy

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peanut

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tree nut

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sesame

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gluten

What others say


Lila - March 14, 2025, 1:48 a.m.

This was delicious! Thank you!


Claire - Oct. 25, 2024, 1:23 p.m.

Super simple and delicious :)


Amanda - Oct. 22, 2024, 8:28 a.m.

So simple and easy to make with stuff I always already have! I think next time I’ll add more salt and try it in a rice cooker.


Romane Q - July 6, 2024, 11:12 a.m.

The texture and flavors of this rice are so nice!


Alex - June 22, 2024, 11:39 p.m.

Why the craters? :)

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 25, 2024, 8:12 p.m.

Hiya Alex, thanks for the question. The craters help the steam circulate evenly, ensuring the rice and lentils cook perfectly. It prevents them from getting mushy and helps achieve a fluffy texture🤗


Kia - June 9, 2024, 1:57 a.m.

This has quickly become a household staple. We’ve been adding raisins, walnuts, and TONS of greens. Its perfect. Thanks for sharing!

Lilly - Feb. 27, 2025, 5:13 p.m.

Great idea!


lala - June 1, 2024, 10:50 a.m.

If I didn’t soak the lentils overnight, how long will they take to cook?


Hannah - March 22, 2024, 12:52 a.m.

This dish is quickly becoming a staple for me when I haven't had time to get groceries. Rice, lentils, spices, and a little onion are things I usually have in the cupboard


Zena - March 10, 2024, 10:39 p.m.

Simply delicious and easy to make! It’ll be a staple for years to come, thanks PUL!


Riana - Feb. 26, 2024, 8:39 p.m.

This IS really delicious, most mther recipes I know add dried fruit, so I added barberries and 2 dates, and one more onion, so crying would BE worth it. Soaking the lentils IS Not only healthy, but equalizes the cooking Times which IS so convinient, I will totaly makes this again!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Feb. 27, 2024, 10:05 p.m.

So happy that you enjoyed the recipe, Riana, thank you for taking the time to share the review 😊


Arla E - Feb. 15, 2024, 12:51 a.m.

Great recipe! The cumin seeds add a nice surprise. I added chopped raisins when cooking the onions and it gave it a bit of a sweet burst here and there. This is a nice break from pasta or noodles, loved it!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Feb. 15, 2024, 2:30 a.m.

So happy to hear it was enjoyed, Arla, thank you! 😊


K M - Feb. 4, 2024, 10:38 p.m.

This is so good and so easy to make. Will be making again. Xx


Andree-Anne R. - Feb. 3, 2024, 4:46 p.m.

Look simple and tasty!
Would it be possible to replace the brown by red lentils?

PUL small logo PUL Team - Feb. 4, 2024, 3:47 a.m.

Hey there, Andree-Anne, red lentils can get quite mushy compared to brown or green lentils which hold their shape after cooking. If you're okay with that you can use red - from a taste perspective, it'll be just as delicious. Just a heads up that it will also visually it'll look different. We hope you enjoy the Adas Polow if you give it a try! 😊

Andree-Anne R. - Feb. 6, 2024, 9:52 p.m.

Thanks for your answer! 🙏🏻
Make sense for the texture and visual look ! Will get brown lentils 😊👌🏻 Can’t wait to try the recipe 😍


Parnian - Feb. 3, 2024, 4:43 p.m.

Love it when you share Persian food and introduce it to the world. Thanks Sadia❣️
I always add some tofu scrambled or fake minced meat (mixed with some turmeric and cinnamon powder)
next to it as the meat substitute/
for extra protein:)

PUL small logo PUL Team - Feb. 5, 2024, 5:20 p.m.

Aw thanks for sharing your love and light, Parnian! A lovely idea to add tofu scramble or minced meat 🤗


Devika Tiwari - Feb. 1, 2024, 7:42 p.m.

Thank you for all the Persian recipes Sadia, and for making the delicious flavors of Persian cuisine accessible while vegan! :)

PUL small logo PUL Team - Feb. 2, 2024, 12:51 a.m.

Aw thanks, Devika - we hope you love the recipe!


Shayda Abidi - Feb. 1, 2024, 4:07 p.m.

Omg another persian recipe! KHALEY MAMNOON!! <3