Lamb Stew W/ Chestnuts & Pomegranates

This luxurious lamb stew is a celebration of warm spices and contrasting textures. Tender cubes of boneless lamb simmer slowly in a fragrant broth infused with saffron, cinnamon, and turmeric, creating a deeply savory base. The addition of roasted chestnuts provides a comforting, earthy sweetness, while fresh pomegranate juice and lemon juice cut through the richness with bright acidity. Minced walnuts add a delightful crunch, and fresh mint offers a refreshing finish. This dish is perfect for cozy autumn evenings or special family dinners, offering a sophisticated yet approachable meal that feels both hearty and refined. It pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 1322.7

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This luxurious lamb stew is a celebration of warm spices and contrasting textures. Tender cubes of boneless lamb simmer slowly in a fragrant broth infused with saffron, cinnamon, and turmeric, creating a deeply savory base. The addition of roasted chestnuts provides a comforting, earthy sweetness, while fresh pomegranate juice and lemon juice cut through the richness with bright acidity. Minced walnuts add a delightful crunch, and fresh mint offers a refreshing finish. This dish is perfect for cozy autumn evenings or special family dinners, offering a sophisticated yet approachable meal that feels both hearty and refined. It pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

1 pound Chestnuts roasted & shelled
2 ea Onions
1/4 cup Sunflower oil
1 1/2 pound Lamb boneless 1/2"cubes
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric ground
1/4 teaspoon Saffron threads crushed
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon ground
1 cup Walnuts minced fine
1/4 teaspoon Mint crushed
1 cup Pomegranate juice fresh
2 tablespoon Tomato paste
3 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 1/2 cup Chicken stock
1 teaspoon Honey
1 teaspoon Salt
1 ea Garlic clove minced fine
1 teaspoon Black pepper
1/4 cup Fresh mint as garnish

Directions

1
Heat the sunflower oil in a heavy casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sauting gently for about 10 minutes until soft and translucent.
3
Increase the heat to high, add the lamb cubes, turmeric, salt, and black pepper, and brown the meat on all sides.
4
Stir in the crushed saffron threads, ground cinnamon, crushed mint, minced walnuts, tomato paste, and chicken stock.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours.
6
Add the lemon juice, pomegranate juice, honey, and roasted chestnuts to the stew.
7
Stir well to combine, cover, and continue simmering for an additional 10 minutes.
8
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1322.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 101.0g156%
Saturated Fat 24.3g122%
Cholesterol 245.2mg82%
Sodium 5128.0mg214%
Total Carbohydrate 27.1g10%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g29%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 79.2g159%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

You may add other dried fruits such as prunes, raisins, apricots, or dried apples to this dish. Use approximately 1/4 to 1/2 cup of extra fruit(s) as a total amount.

This dish serves beautifully over a bed of saffron rice.

For best results, ensure the lamb is cut into uniform 1/2-inch cubes for even cooking.

Keywords: lamb stew, chestnuts, pomegranate, saffron, cinnamon, turmeric, walnuts, mint, savory, international cuisine, winter dinner, slow cooked, aromatic, hearty, spiced lamb, fruit stew, comfort food, garlic, onion, tomato paste

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