Persian Dried Lime, Chicken & Split Pea Stew

Link: Persiana p91

Process

1. Chicken
   1. Heat the oil over high
   2. Add the chicken and fry for 4-5 minutes until well browned
   3. Remove.
2. Split Peas
   1. Cook for 20 minutes - until partly tender but still holding shape
   2. Drain and set aside
3. Saffron
   1. Crush
   2. Bloom for 10 minutes in 20ml hot water
4. Stew
   1. Heat the oil over medium
   2. Add the onion, cook until softened and translucent - 6 minutes
   3. Stir in the spices, stir 30 seconds
   4. Add the tomato paste, cook 3 minutes until slightly darkened
   5. Add the water, bloomed saffron, salt, msg, bring to a gentle simmer
   6. Prick the dried limes well then add them with the split peas
   7. Partially cover, simmer very gently for 30 minutes
   8. *** COOK 30 MINUTES ***
   9. Add back the chicken, cook 15 minutes
   10. *** COOK 15 MINUTES ***
   11. Remove the limes
   12. Serve