Step #2 Add the salt pork & sauté over fairly high heat for 5 mins.
Step #3 Remove with a slotted spoon & reserve.
Step #4 Add the pieces of ham, pork & chicken to the casserole.
Step #5 Brown over high heat, then season this with salt & pepper.
Step #6 Return the reserved salt pork to the casserole.
Step #7 Pour in the cold water & bring rapidly to a boil.
Step #8 Skim the surface.
Step #9 Add the chick-peas & return to a boil, then lower heat, cover & let simmer carefully for 1 1/2 hrs.
Step #10 Add the vegetables, re-cover & continue simmering for 1 more hr.
Step #11 Spice up the stew with the garlic, saffron, cumin & coriander, then remove vegetables & meats with a slotted spoon & arrange on a heated serving platter.
Step #12 Bring broth to a boil & reduce slightly over high heat.