Great braises for Shabbat - starting new thread with this recipe for Persian meatballs and Cherries in Tamarind sauce and Brown-braised Onions, because braises work so well for Friday evening

I tried this chicken/coconut cream/pumpkin curry on Friday night, following a cold soup: http://cauldronsandcupcakes.com/2014/01/09/easy-chicken-curry-with-coconut-cream/ I used whole chicken legs instead of diced meat. It was delicious -- rich & satisfying, interestingly flavored with lots of delicious sauce. Held up very nicely for a couple of hours on the plata.