Morghe Torsh! Another Delicious Traditional Iranian Khoresh Recipe With Chicken & Walnut

pomegranate molasses

🥗Healthier: tamarind paste

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Tamarind paste offers a similar tartness, while apple cider vinegar is more accessible.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and earthiness, while paprika is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthy, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

Wash and remove the thicker ends of parsley, cilantro, and mint stems, then pat dry.

In a food processor, pulse the herbs and green onions until finely chopped.

Over medium-high heat, sauté the chopped herbs for 15-20 minutes until dried out.

In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté chicken legs until browned.

Add finely chopped onion, turmeric, garlic, walnuts, salt, and pepper to the pan with the chicken.

Cover with boiling water and simmer on low-medium heat for 2 hours.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of pomegranate paste and 4-5 ice cubes, then continue to simmer on low-medium heat for an additional hour.

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