This Mardin skillet cooks lamb with dried plums and cinnamon for a vivid sweet-savory balance.
15 min prep 45 min cook 5 min rest
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Heat olive oil and butter in a pot; sear the diced lamb over high heat for 6 to 7 minutes until all surfaces are sealed.
Add finely chopped onion and soften over medium heat for 4 minutes; add crushed garlic and turn for 30 seconds.
Add salt, black pepper, and half the cinnamon and toast for 1 minute to open the aroma.
Add 1.5 cups hot water, close the lid, and cook over low heat for 25 minutes.
Add the dried plums, sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon, cover, and cook for 8 more minutes.
Remove from the heat, rest for 5 minutes, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Add the plums near the end so they do not fall apart; adding cinnamon in two stages deepens the aroma.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with plain rice or bulgur pilaf and cold yogurt.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~318
kcal calories
23
g protein
12
g carbs
18
g fat
9.8g
Sugar
2.6g
Fiber
696.2mg
Sodium
15.5g
Saturated 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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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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