Iranian Chelo Kebab with Rice

Method for Kabab: Marinate mince with ground onions, ginger paste, salt, black pepper, butter and soda bicarb. Leave for 30 minutes,.

Then shape into long seekh kabab.

Now grill for 10 minutes. Lower a piece of burning charcoal and add a few drops of oil over it; cover immediately.

Serve with rice.

Method for Rice: In a large pot boil rice with salt until ¾ of the rice is cooked.

Then drain water and put the rice back in the pan.

Spread butter on top of the rice.

Sprinkle saffron mixed with 2 tbsp water and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat, dish out the rice in a large platter.

Garnish with grilled tomatoes and kebabs.