Ada Polo Ba Gusht - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. lentils
3 c. rice (extra long rice)
8 c. water
2 tsp. butter
2 medium onions, sliced
1 c. raisins
2 1/2 lb. beef or lamb cubes
6 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. water

Preparation

Boil lentils in enough salted water until tender, but not soft.
Drain and set aside.
Rinse the rice several times in warm water; soak in warm water and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salty (2 tablespoons) water to a rapid boil.
Drain the water from the soaked rice; pour the rice in boiling water.
Boil 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir occasionally to prevent the grains from sticking together.
Drain the rice in a colander; rinse cold tap water over rice.