Ankara Lamb Roast (Ankara Tava)
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 20 minutes 1 hour N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbsp butter 2 lb boned leg of lamb, cut into 4 pieces 5 cups water or meat stock
1 onion, chopped fine 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 cup peas
2 cups plain yogurt 1/2 cup flour salt and ground black pepper
1 egg 1 tsp paprika



1 Melt the butter in a pan and fry the lamb pieces until evenly browned. Add the water or stock, the onion, carrot, and peas, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
2 Preheat a 375 F oven. Transfer the lamb and vegetables to an ovenproof dish, reserving the cooking liquid. Mix 2-1/2 cups of the liquid with the yogurt, flour, and seasoning to taste. Pour this sauce over the lamb and vegetables.
3 Beat the egg lightly and pour evenly over the dish. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the paprika and serve.

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