Lamb, cracked wheat, chickpeas, green lentils, and dried yogurt cook into a hearty highland stew from Hakkari.
35 min prep 135 min cook
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Rinse the pearled wheat and green lentils.
Brown the lamb in butter.
Chop the onion, add it to the meat, and soften for 5 minutes.
Add the water, pearled wheat, chickpeas, and lentils to the pot.
Cook over low heat until the meat and legumes are tender.
Mash the kurut with lukewarm water until pourable.
Add the kurut mixture to the pot and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
Balance with salt and black pepper, then serve hot.
💡 Tip: If the kurut is very salty, soak it in lukewarm water before adding it so the flavor stays balanced.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with lavash and fresh herbs on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~560
kcal calories
38
g protein
52
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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