Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 pounds chicken legs , cut up
• 1 white onion , thinly sliced
• 0.5 pounds walnuts , toasted and finely ground in a food processor
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups pomegranate juice
• 0.5 teaspoons cardamom , Optional
• 2 tablespoons sugar , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken and onions in skillet, and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in pureed walnuts, salt, pomegranate juice, and cardamom. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. (If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in 1/4 cup warm water.) Mix in sugar, adjust seasoning, and simmer 30 minutes more.