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Nutritional Values

🔥640kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑48gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Yerevan Ghavourma

How to order / say it
Say it Երևան ղավուրմա — [ye-re-van gha-vour-ma]
Order I'll have the Yerevan Ghavourma, please.
Locally Կխնդրեմ Երևանի ղավուրմա:
Say locally

A slowly cooked meat stew, popular in Yerevan.

Why try it?

This dish showcases Yerevan's fondness for hearty, warm meals that bring families together.

How it tastes

Tender meat melting in spices and vegetables offers a savory and fulfilling experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1880

Dating back to the 19th century, it was a staple for preserving meat in the region's unique climate.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g lamb
  • 🥕 150 g tomatoes
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🧄 20 g garlic
  • 🥕 100 g bell pepper

Method

  1. 1 Brown the lamb and onion in a large pot.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, garlic, and peppers, and simmer.
  3. 3 Cook until the lamb is tender and flavors blend.

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