Khoreshe Fesenjan - 1
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Middle-Eastern
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2  pounds        chicken fryer -- cut up, up to 3
   5      tablespoons   Shortening
     1/2  teaspoon      Poultry Seasoning
   1      teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  teaspoon      Pepper
   1      large         Onion -- finely chopped
   3      tablespoons   Butter
   2      tablespoons   Tomato Sauce
   2      cups          Walnuts -- finely chopped
   3 1/2  cups          Water
   1      teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  teaspoon      Cinnamon
   2      tablespoons   Lemon Juice
   1      cup           Fresh Pomegranate Juice
   1      tablespoon    Sugar
 

Preparation:

Wash and prepare chicken for frying. Saute the chicken in the shortening along with the poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Saute onion in butter until golden brown. Add tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes. Add the walnuts. Simmer over med. heat for 5 minutes. Stir constantly and be careful not to burn walnuts. Add water and remaining seasonings, lemon juice and pomegranite juice. Cover and cook the sauce on low heat for about 35 minutes. Arrange chicken in sauce. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Serve with steamed rice.