Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 pound

chicken or turkey parts

with the fat and skin removed

0.5 cup

prunes

pitted, diced

0.25 cup

lemon juice

2 tsp

turmeric

1 unit

onions

diced

1 unit

carrots

diced

1 unit

potatoes

diced

1 unit

turnip

diced

6 cup

water

cold

Step 1
~72 min

Place chicken or turkey parts, prunes, and turmeric at the bottom of a large slow cooker or crock pot.

Step 2
~72 min

Dice vegetables such as onions, carrots, potatoes, and turnip.

Step 3
~72 min

Fill the pot with the diced vegetables, ensuring they are no closer than 3 cm (1 inch) from the top.

Step 4
~72 min

Add cold water until the vegetables are covered.

Step 5
~72 min

Cook on high for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 6
~72 min

Reduce heat and cook on low for about 8 hours.

Step 7
~72 min

Just before serving, mix in the lemon juice.

Step 8
~72 min

Remove any bones before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste.

For a richer flavor, brown the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with basmati rice or couscous.

Accompany with a dollop of plain yogurt.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Shirazi Salad
Torshi (Pickled Vegetables)

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Iran

Cultural Significance

A traditional Persian stew often served at family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Nowruz (Persian New Year)

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal
Holiday Feast

Popularity Score

65/100

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