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Hard 1 hr~520 kcal 9/10
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Karaman Callama
Lamb, chickpeas, and bulgur cook slowly in a tomato-paste broth for a hearty Central Anatolian one-pot meal.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr📖 1 min readServes 6~525 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 85 min cook 10 min rest
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 2 h- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking1 h 25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 700 g Diced lamb
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Cooked chickpeas
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Coarse bulgur
- 1 pcs Onion
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 30 g Butter
- 700 ml Meat stock
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 200 g Thick strained yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Sear the lamb in butter for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Chop the onion, add it to the meat and saute for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the tomato paste, red pepper flakes and black pepper and stir for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 4
Add the meat stock, cover and cook the meat for 55 minutes.
55 min55:00 - 5
Add the cooked chickpeas and rinsed bulgur to the pot.
- 6
Cook over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes, until the bulgur is tender.
20 min20:00 - 7
Rest for 10 minutes and serve hot with strained yogurt.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Adding the bulgur in the final stage lets it absorb the meat stock without turning mushy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with cacik, pickles and finely chopped parsley.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~525
kcal calories
33
g protein
50
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 38%Fat 37%
GI 31 · Low GIGL 16 · 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 Karaman Callama make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Karaman Callama take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 85 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 120 minutes in total.Is Karaman Callama difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Karaman Callama have?
Approximately 525 kcal per serving. Protein: 33g, carbs: 50g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Karaman Callama contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Karaman Callama need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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