Zereshk Polo with chicken

1. Heat oil in a saucepan and sauté onion, carrot and celery till glazed.

2. Add turmeric and cumin powders.

3. Saute for a minute. Add tomato paste and tomatoes and cook for a minute. Add the water and cook to form a gravy.

4. Place chicken in a pot of water and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Remove chicken, cool it slightly and cut into pieces.

5. Heap rice on a plate, push chicken pieces into the rice all around and the drizzle the gravy all over.

6. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy: Hassan, Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek

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