Persian Carrots

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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

This side dish with a difference goes very well with plainly grilled or roasted chicken or braised lamb.

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