• In a pot, wash lentils, add salt, 3 cups water and cook until tender (5-10 minutes).
• Wash rice and add to pot. Add oil and 1 cup water.
• Bring to boil and cook until all water evaporates.
• Gather rice to the centre of the pot and make a few holes on the surface to allow steam to escape.
• Add butter on top.
• Cover the lid with a paper towel or kitchen towel and place on pot.
• Cook for a further 20 to 30 minutes on low heat.
• In a sauce pan, brown onions, add turmeric, raisins and dates and fry for 1 minute.
• On a serving dish, arrange rice and add date mixture on top.
• Now nooshe jan (enjoy).

Serve this food with yoghurt and pickles like eggplant pickles.