GEORGIAN CHICKEN IN POMEGRANATE AND TAMARIND SAUCE
This dish, adapted from "The Essential Book of Jewish Festival Cooking," brings an unusual sweet flavor to the Rosh Hashana table. Tamarind paste and pomegranate seeds are readily available at larger supermarkets, and always online.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or in a pot with a tight-fitting lid, mix the onions, 1 1/2 cups cilantro, the garlic and the spices. Blend in the diluted tamarind paste, the diluted pomegranate paste, the ketchup and the salt.
- Add chicken thighs and legs to pot, and submerge in sauce. Cover, and cook on medium-high heat for 10 minutes, then lower heat, and cook for 1 hour. Uncover, adjust seasonings to taste, and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
- Transfer chicken and sauce to a serving platter, and garnish with remaining cilantro. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over platter, and serve hot.
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Likhanye
likhanye@gmail.comCan this recipe be made in a slow cooker?
Original Movie
movie@hotmail.co.ukI would love to try this recipe, but I'm allergic to tamarind. Do you have any suggestions for a substitute?
Ganjam Gaming
g.g@hotmail.frI've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a keeper!
Lisa Clark
cl@hotmail.comThis is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Curtis Brown
brown_c46@gmail.comI'm not a fan of pomegranate, but I still enjoyed this dish. The tamarind sauce was the star of the show.
Nanande Mgcwaba
mgcwaba.n16@yahoo.comThe ingredients were a bit hard to find, but it was worth the effort. The dish was amazing!
Zyad Abohaher
abohaherz32@hotmail.comI found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. I prefer simpler dishes.
Anzal Tv
t-anzal@hotmail.comI would definitely make this dish again. It's a great way to impress guests.
Chady Haddad
c-h97@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was particularly delicious.
Sydeb Ahmed
a@gmail.comThis dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the unique flavor.
Kamana Limbu
l.kamana@aol.comThe chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce helped to make up for it.
The Rap Vault
t.vault@hotmail.comThe combination of pomegranate and tamarind was a bit too sour for my taste, but overall the dish was still enjoyable.
Doug Gobron
dgobron@gmail.comI highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and flavorful chicken dish.
Kgothatso Makgai
kgothatso.m49@aol.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the end result was impressive. The chicken was succulent and the sauce was bursting with flavor.
Cruz Miller
cmiller@yahoo.comI followed the recipe closely and the dish turned out perfectly. My family loved it!
Simphiwe Madlala
madlala@hotmail.comThe chicken was tender and juicy, while the sauce was rich and flavorful. A perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory.
Hajii Akbar
hajii.akbar68@hotmail.comThis Georgian chicken dish was a delightful culinary journey. The pomegranate and tamarind sauce added a unique and tangy flavor that tantalized my taste buds.