Tender lamb simmers in a tangy yogurt sauce and is served over rice in this comforting Levantine main.
20 min prep 75 min cook
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Put the lamb, onion, bay leaf, and water in a pot.
Cook the meat for 60 minutes, until tender.
Drain the meat and reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Whisk the yogurt, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
Warm the yogurt sauce over medium-low heat for 8 minutes, stirring.
Add the meat and reserved liquid to the yogurt sauce.
Cook the shakriya together for 7 minutes.
Serve over rice pilaf with black pepper.
💡 Tip: Stir the yogurt sauce constantly as it heats; medium-low heat keeps it glossy without splitting.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot over buttered rice with plain parsley and black pepper.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~510
kcal calories
35
g protein
38
g carbs
24
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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