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Traditional Gaziantep dish with lamb over smoked eggplant yogurt
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Ali Nazik with lamb (250 g) has 405 calories. That works out to 162 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.5 g of carbs, 24.5 g of protein, 28.5 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 2.4 µg of B12 covers 99% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
405
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
11.5g
· 4% DV
Protein
24.5g
· 49% DV
Fat
28.5g
· 37% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 24% · Fat 65%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 405 kcal | |
| Total fat | 28.5 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 10.5 g | 53% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 525 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 405 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 35 g | 57 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 194 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 292 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 389 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 567 kcal |
Calculated from 162 calories per 100 g.
Ali Nazik with lamb is a Gaziantep dish of smoky roasted eggplant mixed with yogurt, topped with cooked lamb. Garlic is commonly added to the yogurt, while the lamb is seasoned and often finished with butter or spices.
Ali Nazik with lamb comes from Gaziantep in southeastern Türkiye, a region known for its kebabs and use of eggplant. The combination of smoky eggplant, yogurt and lamb reflects that local cooking tradition.
The exact origin of the name Ali Nazik is uncertain. A popular story links it to a compliment about the dish, but the name is also associated with older wording meaning something like “tender” or “delicate”; the lamb-and-eggplant preparation is the defining feature.
Ali Nazik with lamb has roasted eggplant mixed with yogurt as its base. Hünkar Beğendi usually combines eggplant with a butter-and-flour sauce, often with milk or cheese. Both may be served with meat, but their eggplant mixtures are different.
Lamb shoulder or leg cut into cubes works well for Ali Nazik with lamb because it becomes tender with slow cooking. A slightly fattier cut can add flavor; cook the meat until soft before spooning it over the eggplant and yogurt.
For smoky Ali Nazik with lamb, char the eggplants over a flame, grill or under a broiler until the skin is blackened and the flesh is soft. Peel them and drain excess liquid before mixing with yogurt so the base stays thick.
No, the yogurt in Ali Nazik with lamb is usually mixed with the roasted eggplant rather than cooked. Add the hot lamb on top just before serving; simmering the yogurt with the meat can make it separate or turn watery.
Ali Nazik with lamb is often served with rice, flatbread or pide, with salad or grilled vegetables alongside. The eggplant-yogurt base is rich and flavorful, so a fresh side can balance the plate without competing with the lamb.
Yes. You can roast the eggplant and cook the lamb ahead, then keep them chilled separately. Mix the eggplant with yogurt and assemble the Ali Nazik with lamb close to serving time, reheating the lamb thoroughly so the yogurt base does not become watery.
Store leftover Ali Nazik with lamb in a covered container in the refrigerator, ideally keeping the lamb separate from the eggplant-yogurt base. Reheat the lamb until hot and warm the base gently; avoid repeatedly heating the yogurt mixture.
Vitamins
B12
2.38µg · 99% DV
B3
6.5mg · 41% DV
B6
0.4mg · 24% DV
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
320mg · 46% DV
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Zinc
4.25mg · 39% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Sodium
525mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
638mg · 19% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Ali Nazik with lamb is a dish from Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey: smoky roasted eggplant is mashed with yoghurt, then topped with cooked lamb. The contrast between the silky, gently tangy base and the savoury meat is central to the dish.
It is usually served as a main course, often with rice, bulgur or bread and a fresh salad. You may find it in Turkish restaurants abroad as well as in homes and restaurants in Turkey. Lamb and cooking fat give it a hearty, savoury character, while the eggplant-yoghurt base keeps the flavour balanced; it is relatively low in carbohydrates. For a lighter version, use leaner lamb and go easy on added fat.
High
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Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
10.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
12g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.