Khoresht-E Hulu (Persian Peach Stew) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	439.76 Kcal (1841 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.88g	21%
Cholesterol	154.76mg	52%
Sodium	175.28mg	7%
Potassium	757.6mg	16%
Total Carbs	44.64g	15%
Sugars	37.81g	151%
Dietary Fiber	3.32g	13%
Protein	33.91g	68%
Vitamin C	19.7mg	33%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	65.4mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	113.09 Kcal (473 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.57g	21%
Cholesterol	39.8mg	52%
Sodium	45.07mg	7%
Potassium	194.83mg	16%
Total Carbs	11.48g	15%
Sugars	9.72g	151%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	13%
Protein	8.72g	68%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	33%
Iron	0.6mg	12%
Calcium	16.8mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

9.3

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

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