A rich lamb stew (usually cubed lamb cooked with tomato and spices) served over a creamy, smoky eggplant puree. The traditional 'beğendi' often contains flour and milk for thickness, but can be prepared keto-friendly.

Key ingredients

Lamb shoulder/leg meat, eggplant, tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, butter, heavy cream (keto mod), cheese (keto mod, e.g., kasar), salt, pepper, cumin, paprika.

If you order it anyway

Crucially, ask for the eggplant puree ('beğendi') to be made without flour ('unsuz') and without milk ('sütsüz'). Request it with butter, cream, and/or cheese (like kasar) for creaminess. Ensure no sugar is added to the lamb stew.

Watch out for

Flour in the eggplant puree, milk in the puree, sugar in the lamb stew's tomato base, rice served on the side.

Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.