Cooks' notes:
•Instead of using a mortar and pestle, you could mash the garlic with the side of a large knife and grind spices in an electric coffee/spice grinder.
•Traditionally, pomegranate seeds are sprinkled over the stew just before serving.
•Instead of using a mortar and pestle, you could mash the garlic with the side of a large knife and grind spices in an electric coffee/spice grinder.
•Traditionally, pomegranate seeds are sprinkled over the stew just before serving.