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Fesenjun or Fesenjan refers to Iran's spicy walnut, pomegranate, eggplant sauce ; a sauce of grated pomegranate, walnuts, eggplant and cardamom served over roast chicken and rice.
Moreover, In Iran, Fesenjun is one of a renowned Khoresht or stews which consist of lamb, chicken, duck, or pheasant cooked in a sauce of onions, ground walnuts, pomegranate and molasses.
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