“Türlü” means “contains all kinds” in Turkish. Türlü is one of the most popular dishes of Turkish cuisine. Different recipes can include different vegetables or can be made without meat. It can be cooked in a casserole dish or a regular pot. Cooking it in a casserole dish gives it a better flavor.
With this recipe, Türlü can be prepared for 4 people in about 2 hours.
Ingredients
- 500 grams cubed meat,
- 3 cups warm water,
- 3 eggplants (medium),
- 3 tomatoes (medium),
- 2 green chili peppers,
- 2 capia peppers,
- 2 potatoes (medium),
- 2 onions (medium),
- 3 cloves garlic,
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste,
- 1 teaspoon chili paste,
- 1.5 tablespoons butter,
- 5 tablespoons sunflower oil,
- 1 teaspoon salt,
- 1 teaspoon black pepper.
Directions
Step 1: Cut the eggplants into 2 cm cubes,
Step 2: Peel and cut the potatoes into 2 cm cubes,
Step 3: Peel and cut the tomatoes into 2 cm cubes,
Step 4: Peel and dice the onions,
Step 5: Finely chop the green peppers and capia peppers after removing the seeds,
Step 6: Heat 1.5 tablespoons of butter and 5 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a pot over medium heat,
Step 7: Add 500 grams cubed meat and cook,
Step 8: When the meat releases its water, close the lid of the pot,
Step 9: Cook the meat until the released liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally,
Step 10: Add the peppers and cook for 10 minutes,
Step 11: Add onion and garlic and stir,
Step 12: Close the lid of the pot and continue cooking the meat for 15 minutes (lower the heat at this stage),
Step 13: Open the lid from time to time and stir,
Step 14: Add the tomato paste and pepper paste and cook, stirring, for 7-8 minutes,
Step 15: Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes,
Step 16: Add the eggplants and cook for 5 minutes, stirring,
Step 17: Add the tomatoes, stir and cover the pot, and cook for 10 minutes until the tomatoes release their juice,
Step 18: Add salt and pepper,
Step 19: Add 3 cups of warm water and stir,
Step 20: Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes.
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Hatice Kübra Akgül
Food Engineer and Turkish Cuisine Expert… In addition to my background in food engineering, I have spent many years working on traditional Turkish cuisine. I combine authentic recipes with a scientific perspective and reliable food knowledge to create recipes that are practical, accessible, and easy to follow for readers of all ages. My work focuses on preserving the culinary heritage of Turkish cuisine while promoting nutritional value and clear, step-by-step guidance.