KHORESHT-E HULU (PERSIAN PEACH STEW)

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This deliciously spiced sweet-and sour stew was adapted from "Persian Cooking for a Healthy Kitchen" By Najmieh Batmanglij. The original recipe calls for firm, unripe peaches and saffron. I had none and substituted nectarines/omitted the saffron and it still came out great.

Provided by Sephardi Kitchen

Categories     Curries

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs chicken legs (may substitute for white meat, if desired)
1 large onion, thinly sliced into rings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 -3 teaspoons rose water
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup lime juice (lemon also works)
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 firm peaches or 3 nectarines
1/4 teaspoon saffron, dissolved in hot water (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim fat and skin from chicken and chop into bite-sized pieces. Heat in a nonstick pan until lightly browned. Add the olive oil and onions. Cook over medium heat until the onion is transluscent. Add rosewater, cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and salt/pepper to taste. Add 1 cup water and stir. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix the lime juice, sugar and saffron (if using) and stir into the chicken. Cover and simmer 30-45 minutes longer.
  • Wash the peaches or nectarines. Remove pits and cut into small wedges. Carefully stir into the chicken, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes longer.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot with steamed long-grain or basmati rice.

Dilsam Mohammad
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the peaches were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Thamsanqa Moyo
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the peaches were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Mehedy Hasan Joy Raja
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the peaches were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Sibusiso Jwaha
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the peaches were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Lilyanna-Mae Dilley (Luvvaxxbby77)
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the peaches were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


tot radu
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the peaches were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanveer Abbas
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the peaches were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Dorle Lynn
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and the peaches were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Samara Bangoura
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors were amazing and the peaches were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Skeptic Ouch
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the peaches added a lovely sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.