Persian Carrots
By: Anonymous
Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 - 10:55pm

Ingredients




3 mediums lrg Or 4  carrots
1 Onion, sliced
8 Fresh dates
4 tablespoons Sultanas or currants
2 tablespoons Olive oil
100 ml Water
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1 This side dish with a difference goes very well with plainly grilled or roasted chicken or braised lamb. 2 Wash 3 large or 4 medium carrots and Slice into rounds. Peel one onion and slice. Stone 8 fresh dates (or substitute dried) and cut into slices lengthwise. Have ready 4 tablespoons of currants or sultanas. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wide saucepan. Add all the prepared ingredients and stir-fry for a minute or two, then add 100 mL water, cover and bring to a fast boil. Add salt to taste and put back the lid at an angle so that