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Diyarbakir Nardanasi
Tiny bulgur and minced meat dumplings simmer in a sour pomegranate broth with lamb for a vivid Diyarbakir stew.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 55 min📖 1 min readServes 6~470 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 70 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 55 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 4 pcs Lamb shanks
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Fine bulgur
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Simindirik or bulgur flour
- 250 g Ground beef or lamb
- 2 pcs Onions
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Dried basil
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 0.5 tea glass(~50 ml) Pomegranate molasses
- 7 glass(~1400 ml) Water
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Pomegranate seeds
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the lamb shanks with water and 0.5 dessert spoon of salt for 45 minutes, until tender.
45 min45:00 - 2
Soak the bulgur and simindirik with a little hot water for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add 1 grated onion, the ground meat, red pepper flakes, basil, and salt to the bulgur, and knead for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Roll the mixture into hazelnut-size koefte.
- 5
Saute the remaining onion in butter for 6 minutes, add the tomato paste, and stir for 2 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 6
Put the meat broth, lamb shanks, pomegranate molasses, and koefte into the pot.
- 7
Cook the koefte for 18 minutes without letting them break apart, and do not boil hard.
18 min18:00 - 8
Serve the dish hot with pomegranate seeds and dried basil.
💡 Tip: Kneading the koefte mixture in your palms for 8 minutes opens the bulgur and helps the balls hold together without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and dried basil.
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Magnesium
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
29
g protein
44
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 37%Fat 38%
GI 33 · Low GIGL 15 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Diyarbakir Nardanasi make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Diyarbakir Nardanasi take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 115 minutes in total.Is Diyarbakir Nardanasi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Diyarbakir Nardanasi have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 29g, carbs: 44g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Diyarbakir Nardanasi contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Diyarbakir Nardanasi need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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