Fesenjan - Persian Pomegranate Curry
Serves 415 mins prep60 mins cook
A beautifully flavored curry with ground walnuts, pomegranate molasses and warm spices.
0 servings
What you need
tbsp granulated sugar

cup black walnuts

yellow onion
cup chicken stock

garlic clove

tsp ginger paste

lb skinless boneless chicken thighs

tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper

cup fresh cilantro

cup pomegranate arils

rice

tsp garam masala
tsp ground cinnamon

tsp ground turmeric

tsp ground cumin
tsp salt

tsp ground nutmeg

tsp black pepper

tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
0 Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat 1 Cut 1 1/2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1 inch cubes and season with salt and black pepper 2 Once the skillet is warm, add the seasoned chicken thighs and cook until lightly browned and cooked through 3 While the chicken is cooking, place 1 cup of pomegranate juice and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar into a small sauce pan over medium heat and simmer until reduced to approximately 1/4 cup. Set aside once reduced 4 Transfer the browned chicken onto a plate and set aside for now 5 Add the diced yellow onion into the skillet and cook until softened (about 5 minutes) 6 Add the grated garlic and ginger and cook for about 60 seconds, stirring consistently 7 Add the sugar, spices and reduced pomegranate juice and stir until combined 8 Add 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock, ground walnuts and the browned chicken. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer 9 Simmer the curry for about 30 minutes 10 Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup of pomegranate arils 11 Serve with riceView original recipe

