Description
A traditional dish served during Persian New Year celebrations, symbolizing renewal and prosperity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 1/2 cup lentils
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and soak it in water for 1-2 hours.
- In a pot, heat vegetable oil and sauté the chopped onion until golden.
- Add turmeric, diced carrots, and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add lentils and peas, stirring well.
- Add the soaked rice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in water to cover the rice and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for better flavor.
- You can add saffron for color and aroma.
- Serve with yogurt or salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Persian New Year food, traditional dish, rice and lentils