Konya Calla Dinner


Product Description and Distinguishing Features:

Konya Calla Dish is a meal produced using chopped bone-in lamb or sheep meat, sour plums (can eriği), and onions. Plums are used to add sourness to the dish.The history of Konya Calla Dish dates back to ancient times and holds a significant place in Konya's cuisine. Its production has characteristics specific to a geographical region. Therefore, it is associated with a geographical boundary.

Konya Calla Dinner

Production Method:

Ingredients (for 4 servings): - 1.5 kg chopped bone-in lamb or sheep meat - 300 g sour plums (can eriği) - 300 g onions - 16 g salt - 5 g white sugar - 14 g vegetable oil - 14 g butter - 700 ml water

Meat is washed and placed in a pot, and boiling water is added. It is then cooked for 1 hour. Plums are scored in several places and placed on top of the meat. Onions are sautéed in a pan with butter and vegetable oil and evenly spread over the plums. Salt and sugar are added, the pot is covered, and the plums are cooked for approximately 15-20 minutes until they soften. The serving of Konya Calla Dish is done by placing the meat in the middle of the plate and arranging the plums around it.