Persian Lentil Rice (Adas Polo) with Ground Beef

Description

Traditional Persian Adas Polo made with steamed rice and tender lentils, layered with a sautéed onion-carrot-spice mixture and finished with saffron. The standard meal includes ground beef browned separately with golden onion, turmeric, salt and black pepper and served on the side. Raisins may be omitted or replaced with dates, and the ground beef may be omitted or replaced with an approved substitute.