Kuzu Tandığı

Kuzu Tandığı is a traditional Turkish dish featuring succulent lamb shanks slow-cooked to perfection, infused with aromatic spices and served atop a bed of fluffy rice. This high-protein meal is both hearty and flavorful, making it a delightful main course for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Lamb shanks - 2 pieces (about 500g)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Chickpeas - 150g, cooked
• Rice - 150g (for serving)
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, red bell pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add the lamb shanks to the pot, browning them on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.
4. Sprinkle in the turmeric, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt, mixing well to coat the meat and vegetables.
5. Add the chopped tomato and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, cooking for about 1.5 hours until the lamb is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
7. In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the cooked chickpeas to the pot to heat through.
8. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions.
9. Serve the tender lamb shanks over a bed of rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 590
• Protein: 42 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 26 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables and legumes.

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