BULGUR PILAVI (a traditional central Anatolian dish with bulgur)

Ingredients:
- 1 cup coarse bulgur
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 2 cups hot water
- Salt and pepper

Directions:
1) Heat the oil and melt the butter in a pot and add the onion. Stir for a couple of minutes
2) Add the tomato paste and the bulgur, stir for a minute
3) Add the chili flakes, salt, pepper and hot water and wait until the water boils
4) Turn the heat down all the way to very low and cook until the water is absorbed and bulgur is tender
5) Once it's cooked, cover the pot by putting a paper towel or a clean kitchen cloth between the pot and the lid to absorb the moisture. Let it sit for at least 5-10 minutes like that before you serve