Lamb, quince, chickpeas, onion, tomato paste, butter, and lemon simmer into a sweet-tart central Anatolian stew.
24 min prep 68 min cook
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Rub the diced lamb with half of the salt and the black pepper.
Heat the butter and olive oil in a pot and sear the meat for 9 minutes.
Slice the onions into half moons, add them to the meat, and soften for 6 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes.
Add the hot water and cook the meat over low heat for 35 minutes.
Cut the unpeeled quinces into large wedges and add them to the pot with the chickpeas and remaining salt.
Cook the borani for 18 minutes, until the quince is tender.
Add the lemon juice, rest for 3 minutes, and serve with bulgur pilaf and yogurt.
💡 Tip: If you add the quince too early, its fibers fall apart and cloud the sauce; the final 18 minutes are enough.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve quince borani hot as a main dish with plain bulgur pilaf, pickles, and yogurt if desired.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~450
kcal calories
29
g protein
34
g carbs
22
g fat
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.
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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