Delicious and Authentic Gilani Stew | Shirin Qatogh

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric provides color without the cost.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are nutritious and often less expensive.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Vanilla extract is versatile and widely available.

Boil water in a pot.

Add chopped onion, turmeric powder, and salt to the boiling water.

Introduce chicken to the pot and season with black pepper powder and salt.

Add raisins and dried apricots to the mixture.

Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer.

Add brewed saffron to the pot.

Serve the stew over cooked rice.

Cooking Techniques

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