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Hard 4 hr 17 min~560 kcal 9/10
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Lamb Mandi
A Yemeni-style lamb and rice dish with hawaij spices, slow-cooked meat, basmati rice, almonds, and raisins.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~610 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 115 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 2 h 25 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking1 h 55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 1.2 kg Lamb shoulder
- 1 adet Onion
For the rice
- 2.2 su bardağı(~440 ml) Basmati rice
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Hot water
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
For the spice mix
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Hawaij spice
- 4 adet Cardamom pods
- 1 adet Cinnamon stick
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For the topping
- 0.4 su bardağı(~80 ml) Almonds
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Raisins
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the basmati rice in warm water for 25 minutes, then drain.
25 min25:00 - 2
Rub the lamb shoulder with half the salt, black pepper, and hawaij spice.
- 3
Coarsely chop the onion and turn it in vegetable oil for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 4
Add the lamb to the pot and sear for 10 minutes, until every side takes color.
10 min10:00 - 5
Add the hot water, cardamom, and cinnamon, and cook the meat for 75 minutes until tender.
1 hr 15 min75:00 - 6
Transfer the meat to a baking tray and brown it in a 220°C oven for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 7
Strain the meat broth and cook the rice in it for 18 minutes; rest with almonds and raisins, then serve with the lamb.
18 min18:00
💡 Tip: Add the rice only after straining the meat broth; sediment sticks to the bottom of the pilaf and burns the spices.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve lamb mandi on a wide rice platter with almonds, raisins, optional hot tomato sauce, and ayran.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~610
kcal calories
40
g protein
60
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 39%Fat 35%
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
- Tree nuts
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 Lamb Mandi make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Lamb Mandi take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 115 minutes; 145 minutes in total.Is Lamb Mandi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lamb Mandi have?
Approximately 610 kcal per serving. Protein: 40g, carbs: 60g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Lamb Mandi contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Lamb Mandi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Lamb Mandi need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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