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In a pressure cooker coat the bottom with olive oil.
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Add the chopped onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.
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Add salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, and saffron, and turmeric.
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Place the chicken on top and mix so that it is coated with the spices and oil.
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Cover chicken with water and place the lid tightly onto the pressure cooker.
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Allow to cook on low to medium heat for 45 minutes - 1 hours Remove from heat.
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You should check to make sure there is enough water about 1/2 way through.
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You can do this by picking up the pressure cooker by the lid and swirling the contents.
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If it seems there is still water you're ok, if not release pressure valve and remove cover, then add more water.
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After approx 1 hour, remove the lid, and add the smen.
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Mix well.
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Also add the olives at this time.
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Continue cooking with the lid off until a thick sauce has been created.
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This should not be watery but have some consistency to it.
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The chicken should be almost falling off the bone.
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Turn out the meat and olives to a serving plate.
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In Morocco this is eaten from a common plate using flat bread as utensils.
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If you feel adventurous go for it!
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If not a fork does the trick too!
