Sabzi Piez

Description
Braised onions and carrots
 * serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

 * 3 tablespoons of butter
 * 1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings (1 cup)
 * 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded ad finely chopped (see below)
 * 8 small carrots, scraped and sliced lengthwise into ⅛-inch thick strips (2 cups)
 * ½ teaspoon of salt
 * ⅛ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
 * ¼ cup of finely chopped scallions including 2 inches of the green stems
 * 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

 * 1) Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter in a heavy 10- to 12-inch stainless-steel or enameled skillet set over high heat.
 * 2) Drop in the onion rings and stirring them frequently, cook over moderate heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
 * 3) Add the tomato, raise the heat and broil briskly, uncovered, until most of the liquid in the pan has evaporated.
 * 4) Then stir is the carrots, salt and cayenne pepper.
 * 5) Pour enough water to barely cover (about ½ to ¾ cup) the carrots, bring to a boil and cover the skillet tightly.
 * 6) Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the carrots are just tender.
 * 7) Transfer the carrots and the sauce to a heated serving bowl, sprinkle with chopped scallions and cilantro, and serve at once.