Pomegranate Stew With Chicken (khoresh Fesenjan)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken legs, cut up
• 1 white onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 pound walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups pomegranate juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. place chicken and onions in skillet, and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. mix in pureed walnuts, salt, pomegranate juice, and cardamom. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. (if the sauce becomes too thick, stir in 1/4 cup warm water.) mix in sugar, adjust seasoning, and simmer 30 minutes more.