Turli Tava
Турли Тава (TOOR-lee TAH-vah)
Mixed Vegetable and Meat Casserole
A generous oven-baked casserole layering seasoned lamb or veal with potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant in a rich paprika-scented sauce.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: clay baking dish
Garnishes: fresh parsley, paprika
Accompaniments: crusty bread, yogurt
Instructions
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1
Season lamb with paprika, salt, and pepper.
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2
Layer potatoes on the bottom of an oiled baking dish.
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3
Add layers of lamb, onion, peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes.
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4
Drizzle with oil, add garlic, and pour in 200ml water.
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5
Cover with foil and bake at 180°C for 1.5 hours.
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6
Remove foil and bake 20 min more until golden on top.
Did You Know?
The word "tava" comes from the Turkish word for pan, reflecting centuries of Ottoman culinary influence on Macedonian cooking.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- large clay or ceramic baking dish
- oven
Garnishing
fresh parsley, paprika
Accompaniments
crusty bread, yogurt
The Story Behind Turli Tava
Turli tava is a quintessential Macedonian comfort dish inherited from the Ottoman period. The word turli means "mixed" in Turkish, and the dish showcases the Macedonian love of layering diverse vegetables with meat in a single communal pot.
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