Saed News: This is a traditional Iranian stew made with spinach and plums. It can be prepared with a sour or mildly sweet taste. In this video, you will see a unique method of cooking this dish.
According to Saed News Cooking Service, this stew is made with chicken and is best served with fresh lemon, herbs, and white rice or Kateh. The combination of spinach with the sour flavor from plums and pomegranate paste enhances iron absorption, making this dish highly nutritious—especially for growing children and teenagers.
Chicken pieces (as per number of servings)
Spinach: 500g
Coriander: 100g
Celery leaves: A handful
Onion: 1 medium
Tomato paste: 1 tbsp
Dried plums: Around 15
Saffron: As desired
Salt, black pepper, turmeric
Verjuice or sour orange juice (optional, for extra tang)
✅ Add the plums in the last 20 minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy.
✅ Massage the chicken well with spices and let it marinate for at least 2 hours to absorb the flavors.😊
