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Keleya Zaara

A Tunisian lamb skillet dish simmered with saffron, onion, and butter, finished with parsley and lemon.

  • 35 min
  • 560 kcal
  • Tunisian

Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.

Keleya Zaara

Ingredients

For 4 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2:

    Add the lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

    5 min
  3. Step 3:

    Season with saffron, salt, and pepper to taste.

  4. Step 4:

    Stir in all but 4 tablespoons of the chopped onion and pour in the water.

  5. Step 5:

    Bring to the boil.

  6. Step 6:

    Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 15 minutes.

    15 min
  7. Step 7:

    Uncover the pan and stir in the butter.

  8. Step 8:

    Allow the sauce to reduce for 5 to 10 minutes, to the desired consistency.

    5–10 min
  9. Step 9:

    Season with salt and pepper to taste, then pour into a serving dish.

  10. Step 10:

    Sprinkle with the remaining chopped onion and parsley.

  11. Step 11:

    Garnish with lemon wedges to serve.

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