Keleya Zaara

Keleya Zaara

A delicious Tunisian lamb dish infused with saffron and garnished with fresh parsley and lemon.

30 min prep4 servings550 cal

TunisianOmnivoreDinner
By Nina

Ingredients

  • Lamb750 g
  • olive oil4 tbsp
  • Saffron1.5 tsp
  • Onion1 large, chopped
  • parsley30 g
  • butter1 tbsp
  • Water25 ml
  • Lemon1
  • Saltto taste
  • black pepperto taste

Instructions

Steps

  1. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add lamb and cook until it is browned on all sides, approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Season with saffron, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in three-quarters of the chopped onion.
  4. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. Uncover the pan and stir in butter. Allow the sauce to reduce for 5 to 10 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency. Season again with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Transfer the dish to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the remaining chopped onions and parsley. Garnish with wedges of lemon before serving.

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