Lamb shanks, chickpeas, garlic, and saffron broth serve over bread after slow cooking.
25 min prep 150 min cook 480 min rest
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Soak the chickpeas overnight in plenty of water.
Place the lamb shanks and chickpeas in a pot.
Add water and salt, then cook over low heat for 2 hours.
Add the garlic and saffron to the pot.
Cook for 30 more minutes until the meat separates from the bone.
Break the dry lavash into serving plates.
Pour the broth over the lavash and serve with the meat and chickpeas.
💡 Tip: Soaking the chickpeas overnight lets them soften in the same time as the lamb.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve over broken dry lavash with sumac onion.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~610
kcal calories
40
g protein
44
g carbs
31
g fat
8g
Sugar
12.2g
Fiber
813.2mg
Sodium
0.4g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (78%); values are estimates.
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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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