Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)

Chicken, onions, finely processed walnuts, and pomegranate juice are simmered to perfection. The sauce should be as thick as a good chili. Serve with saffron steamed basmati rice. Enjoy! If you prefer, substitute angelica powder for cardamom; instead of pomegranate juice, you can substitute 1/2 cup pomegranate paste diluted in 2 cups water.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 785 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups pomegranate juice
• 1 white onion, thinly sliced
• 1 ½ pounds chicken legs, cut up
• ½ pound walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor
• ½ teaspoon cardamom (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.