RecipesTurkeyKuzu Tandır

Kuzu Tandır

Turkish pit-roasted lamb - lamb slow-roasted in clay oven. Central Anatolian specialty.

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 20 minutes
Servings10
DifficultyMedium

🧂 Ingredients

  • 3 kg Lamb shoulder or leg
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 cup Water

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Season lamb simply with salt and cumin.

    ⏱️ 10 minutes
  2. 2

    Place in covered pot or sealed with dough.

    ⏱️ 10 minutes
  3. 3

    Slow roast until falling off bone.

    ⏱️ 6 hours
  4. 4

    Serve with flatbread and onion salad.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Traditionally in underground oven
  • Meat should be meltingly tender
  • Central Anatolia specialty

🔄 Variations

  • With vegetables
  • Different seasonings

🥗 Nutrition

Per serving

Calories420
Protein42g
Carbs0g
Fat28g
Fiber0g

🏷️ Tags

Kuzu Tandır Recipe - Turkey | world.food