Carrot Dish with Molasses

The “prescriptions” given by the great Islamic scholar Rumi in his works are still an important part of Konya cuisine today...

Ingredients 

• 1/2 kg carrots 
• 2 glasses of water 
• 2 tablespoons of ghee or butter 
• 2 tablespoons of rice 
• 1 cup sugar or grape molasses 

Preparation 

Peel the carrots, wash them, cut them into slices and place them in the pot. Add water and cover the lid. Cook over low heat for about thirty minutes until the carrots become soft. Add oil and rice. After 15-20 minutes, when the rice is cooked, pour sugar or molasses. After 5-10 minutes, when the water evaporates, remove it from the heat. Let it rest in the pot for ten minutes. Put it on a plate and serve hot.