BRAISED LAMB OVER SILKY EGGPLANT PURéE ( SULTAN'S DELIGHT)

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Lamb     Tomato     Vegetable     Braise     Dinner     Eggplant     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For lamb
2 1/4 pound boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large tomato, peeled , seeded, and finely chopped
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
For eggplant purée
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pound)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons finely grated kasseri, pecorino fresco, or semihard sheep's-milk cheese
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Braise lamb:
  • Pat one third of lamb dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown seasoned lamb, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and brown remaining lamb in same manner in 2 batches, adding more butter if necessary.
  • When third batch of lamb is browned, return rest of lamb with any juices to pot and add tomato, water, and salt. Cook at a bare simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is very tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make eggplant purée while lamb
  • Prepare grill for cooking.
  • Fill a large bowl with cold water and add lemon juice.
  • Prick eggplant in several places with a skewer or toothpick (to prevent bursting). Grill eggplant, turning occasionally, until charred all over and tender inside, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly (eggplant will collapse), then peel with a sharp small knife while still warm, leaving stem intact. (This makes the eggplant easier to handle-it may fall apart otherwise.)
  • Soak eggplant in lemon water 15 minutes, then transfer to a colander. Discard stem and drain eggplant flesh 45 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a 9- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until roux just begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add milk in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thick, about 3 minutes.
  • Add drained eggplant and stir, mashing with a fork, until incorporated. Stir in cheese and salt and season with pepper.
  • Serve eggplant topped with braised lamb.

BROO& SUSS
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This is one of my favorite lamb recipes. The meat is always tender and flavorful, and the eggplant puree is the perfect accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ah Mo
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the eggplant puree was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


mulidwa Dennis
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the sauce.


Janet Ama Okyere
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my lamb turned out dry and the eggplant puree was lumpy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Russell Nichols
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This dish was a lot of work for not much payoff. The lamb was tough and the eggplant puree was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.


Xetry Anuj
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The lamb was not very flavorful and the eggplant puree was lacking in taste. I would recommend adding more spices and herbs to the dish.


Allama mesam Abbas shah
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The lamb was fatty and the eggplant puree was heavy. I would recommend using leaner lamb and a lighter sauce.


Emmanuel Ogbonna
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the lamb and the eggplant puree. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayman rayan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive! The lamb was tender and the eggplant puree was creamy and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and elegant dish.


Ndifreke Peter
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this dish was amazing! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the eggplant puree was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again!


Abech Bro
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the eggplant puree was smooth and creamy. I loved the combination of flavors, and the dish was even better the next day.


mohammad shiblu
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I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the eggplant puree was a great complement. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy lamb dish.


Waqas Ullah
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This lamb dish was a hit! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the eggplant puree was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!