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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Moroccan Tanjia
A Marrakesh lamb dish slow-cooked with preserved lemon, garlic, saffron, cumin, turmeric, and just enough liquid.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 5~560 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 150 min cook
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Timeline
Total 2 h 50 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking2 h 30 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 1 kg Diced lamb
For flavoring
- 1 adet Preserved lemon
- 5 diş Garlic
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 30 gr Butter
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Hot water
For the spice mix
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Turmeric
- 0.2 çay kaşığı(~1 ml) Saffron
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 3 adet Pide bread
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Instructions
- 1
Steep the saffron in 3 tablespoons of hot water for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Toss the diced lamb with the cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Crush the garlic and finely chop the preserved lemon.
- 4
Put the lamb, garlic, preserved lemon, olive oil, butter, and saffron water into a lidded pot.
- 5
Add the hot water, cover the pot, and cook in a 130°C oven for 135 minutes.
2 hr 15 min135:00 - 6
Uncover the pot and leave the meat in the oven for 12 minutes, until the top takes on color.
12 min12:00 - 7
Serve the lamb hot with pide bread.
💡 Tip: Measure the water carefully; tanjia cooks in the lamb's own fat and steam, and too much water makes it more like a stew.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve tanjia as a shared platter with hot pide bread, optional couscous, and a mint salad.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
42
g protein
10
g carbs
40
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 7%Fat 63%
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 Moroccan Tanjia make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Moroccan Tanjia take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 150 minutes; 170 minutes in total.Is Moroccan Tanjia difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Moroccan Tanjia have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 42g, carbs: 10g, fat: 40g.Which allergens does Moroccan Tanjia contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Moroccan Tanjia belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Moroccan Tanjia need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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