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Spicy Pomegranate Chicken


Spicy Pomegranate Chicken

This recipe is inspired by the Persian pomegranate chicken stew,Fesengen, which is chicken or duck cooked in a rich sauce of walnut paste and pomegranate molasses. This curry has an Indian touch.Pomegranate juice is readily available in supermarkets or you can squeeze your own from fresh pomegranate. Here I have used the fresh ones. The sauce is sweet and slightly tart and is a really satisfying dish and the flavors is exotic.

Ingredients
Chicken- 1 1/2 lb
Onions finely chopped- 2 medium
Garlic cloves-6-8
Potato- 1 small (optional)
Green chilly finely chopped-2
Turmeric powder-a pinch
Chilly powder- 1/2
Coriander powder-3/4 tsp
salt and pepper to taste

Pomegranate juice- 3/4 cup
Sugar- 2 tsp
Lemon juice- a few drops

Walnut roasted and powdered- 2 tbs
Cinnamon powder- 1/2 tsp
Nutmeg powder- 1/3 tsp
Cardamon powder- 1/3 tsp
Coriander leaves for garnish




Clean chicken and remove the skin. Pat dry and marinate with turmeric powder, chilly powder, coriander powder, salt and pepper and keep aside for half an hour.

In a saucepan mix pomegranate juice and sugar and bring it to a boil. Reduce flame and allow to simmer and thicken a bit. Add a few drops of lemon juice and keep aside.( You can use pomegranate molasses or just add the juice without boiling to the curry)

Roast walnut in a low flame for 2-3 minutes and using a mixer blend into a coarse powder. ( You can add more of this if you like up-to half cup to make the curry richer and creamier)

Heat oil in a pan and  add onions and saute till golden brown. Add chopped garlic, chilly and after a minute add the marinated chicken along with potatoes( if you are adding) and stir and fry till the chicken changes color and the masala is well coated. Add the roasted walnut powder and the spices- cardamon,cinnamon and nutmeg and the pomegranate juice. Cover and cook till the meat is tender. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Try this
Hope you will all enjoy.

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  1. Reshmi MaheshJanuary 12, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Suja this recipe looks wonderful with the Indian twist..Addition of walnut and pom should have given it great taste..yummy...

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  2. divyaJanuary 12, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Wow thats a super delicious and wonderful looking chicken..

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  3. Hamaree RasoiJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Delicious looking pic of chicken with pomegranates. Wonderful pics.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  4. RamyaJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    thats a unique combo/..love the colour of the chicken

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  5. @lekshmiJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    wow......looks delicious

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  6. MélangeJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Oh,the flavor would have delighted you so much I think..That's a tempting presentation dear.

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  7. MélangeJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Oh,the flavor would have delighted you so much I think..That's a tempting presentation dear.

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  8. Nisa HomeyJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Wow! wow! this recipe is awesome...never tried this before....bookmarked!

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  9. AarthiJanuary 12, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    This look Delicious…You have made it awesome..Totally YUMMO..

    Aarthi
    http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/

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  10. SuhainaJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    each and every dish that u make really are so good dear...love it always.. this is really something new..keep up the good work.

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  11. Jaya MJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    Suja,
    Lovely preparation with chicken specially the pomegranate juice+walnut powder in the gravy..hugs and smiles

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  12. PrathibhaSreejithJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Suja, that is such a great treat for the eyes dear, really exotic :) well presented, clicks r fab as well!!!

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  13. KurryleavesJanuary 13, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    amazing dear....lovely combo..

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  14. Rookie QookieJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    That's a very interesting combination :)

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  15. Sobha ShyamJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    wow, interesting addition of pomegranate in chicken curry..lovely recipe and healthy too..

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  16. NehaJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Very very yummy looking chicken...Bookmarking it...

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  17. Priya SureshJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Wow never tried chicken this way, wat a super tempting dish..

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  18. NishaJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    an award waiting for u

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  19. Treat and TrickJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    New recipe to try, looks awesome!

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  20. Jayanthy KumaranJanuary 13, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    unique & great combo..
    Tasty Appetite

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  21. TeenaJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    OMG! ur dishes are soo delicious & tempting !! Loved ur clicks too :) Happy to follow you !

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  22. AnzzJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    Unique combo, yet so delicious looking..! I am announcing Valentines Special – my 1st blog event and a Giveaway.!. Please do be a part of it and send in your recipes..! :)

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    1. Suja ManojJanuary 15, 2012 at 4:54 PM

      Thanks Anzz, Wonderful event,count me in..happy hosting:)

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  23. My Kitchen AnticsJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    im pretty intrigued to know what it tastes like...not a big pom fan but with chicken it shud be good

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    1. Suja ManojJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:30 AM

      It is a little tart and sweet,makes the chicken moist and delicious..try this,you will love it

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  24. ജയരാà´œ്‌à´®ുà´°ുà´•്à´•ുംà´ªുà´´January 16, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    adipoli aayittundu.......

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  25. PriyankaJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    A great choice of flavour.....loved it

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  26. PlatefulJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    I'm intrigued by the pom flavor, sure got to try this. Bookmarked!!

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  27. Suja ManojJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Thanks all for stopping by and for the sweet comments:)

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  28. AnandaJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    omg that looks freaking awesome!

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  29. Sushma MallyaJanuary 18, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    This looks so yummy ...love the ingredients used...love ur chicken recipe they are so good...I tried ur egg Masala fry suja came out really well ..my family esp my son just loved it:)

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