Traditional Persian Dish with Lamb mince, Green Beans and Rice

Ingredients:

• 150 g Rice
• 250 g Lamb mince
• 150 g green Beans, trimmed and cut in half
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 20 g Butter
•  Salt and Pepper

Method:

• Wash the rice under cold running water for 1-2 minutes, then soak in a bowl of cold water.
• Meanwhile, cook the beans in a pan of boiling water for 10 minutes over medium heat until slightly soft, then drain and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 8 minutes over medium heat.
• Add the meat to the onion then add turmeric, mix well and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Add tomato puree to the meat mixture and cook for a further 3 minutes, then add the beans and mix well. Remove from the heat.
• Drain the rice and add to 250 ml salted water in a pan, bring the rice to boil, then simmer for 5-6 minutes over medium heat until grains are slightly soft.
• Drain the rice and mix with the mince and bean mixture in the pan and season with salt and pepper. Put the butter in the middle of the rice, cover tightly and cook over low heat for 10-12 minutes.
• Serve hot with summer salad or cucumber and yogurt.