Kuzu Tandır — Turkish Roast Lamb for Special Occasions
Kuzu Tandır is a Turkish festive dish par excellence, often prepared for weddings and major celebrations. You will love the tenderness of the lamb that melts in your mouth, infused with a blend of sweet and aromatic spices. Slow oven cooking allows the meat to absorb all the flavors, while the roasted vegetables add a touch of freshness. It is a generous and convivial dish that brings people together around the table. Let this simple and authentic recipe guide you, and bring a piece of Turkey into your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Boneless lamb shoulder1.5 kg
- Olive oil4 tbsp
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Garlic4 cloves
- Sweet paprika1 tbsp
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Ground coriander1 tsp
- Black pepper1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Onions2 medium
- Tomatoes2 medium
- Green peppers2
- Water250 ml
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, pepper and salt to form a spice paste.
- 2
Rub the lamb shoulder generously with this paste, massaging well. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- 3
Cut onions, tomatoes and peppers into quarters. Place them in a roasting pan with the lamb. Pour water into the bottom of the pan.
- 4
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1.5 hours. Then remove the foil and continue cooking for 30 minutes to brown the meat.
- 5
Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with roasted vegetables and their juices, accompanied by pilaf rice or Turkish bread.
- 6
For an even more tender version, baste the meat with its juices every 20 minutes during cooking.
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