Adas polo is a comforting Persian lentil rice made by layering fluffy, saffron-tinted long-grain grains with tender green or brown lentils, sweet sultanas, dates, and golden fried onions. Seasoned with warm cinnamon and cumin, this Iranian lentil rice works as a nourishing vegetarian main or a generous shared side alongside grilled meats and cool yoghurt dips.
Zereshk polo is a classic Persian dish of fluffy basmati rice with saffron and buttery, tangy barberries, usually served with tender saffron-braised chicken and rich gravy.
Picking what to order at a Persian restaurant on your first visit is super easy once you know a quick trick. Grab a smoky eggplant dip like Kashk-e Bademjan to share, order a mixed Vaziri Kebab plate with fluffy saffron rice, and get a rich bowl of Ghormeh Sabzi stew for the table.
