Potato rice (estamboli)

Ingredients: (4 servings)

• Rice: 500 grams
• Potato: 4-5 big
• Onion: 1 big
• Tomato past: 2-3 spoons
• Oil: ½ cup
• Water: 4-5 glasses
• Salt

Directions:
Wash rice and soak in warm water for 2-3 hours.
Cut onion in very small pieces and fry with oil into the pot, add turmeric.
Peel potatoes and cut square shape in small pieces and add to onions. When potato a little fry, add tomato paste and pour water into the pot. Add rice into the water and pour some salt, then mix completely. Place the pot’s lid on, after boiling, let cook until water dry. (stir rice during the cooking).
This Iranian food recipe can be more delicious if serve with yogurt.