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turlu

Turlu is a traditional Turkish dish whose name derives from türlü, meaning mixed or varied. It describes a family of stews made from a mix of vegetables, with or without meat, simmered in a tomato-based sauce. In its vegetarian form, turlu typically combines peppers, eggplants, zucchini, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and sometimes mushrooms. In meat versions, lamb or beef may be added. The dish is commonly prepared with olive oil, garlic, onion, tomato paste or fresh tomatoes, and stock, seasoned with herbs such as parsley, dill, mint, and paprika or black pepper. The word türlü reflects the dish's varied ingredients.

Vegetables are usually chopped and either arranged in layers or mixed together, then braised slowly in a

Serving and context: Turlu is commonly served as a main dish or substantial side, often with bread

pot
or
finished
in
the
oven
until
tender.
In
some
locales,
turlu
is
cooked
in
a
clay
pot
called
a
güveç,
which
helps
retain
moisture
and
deepen
flavors.
Regional
variations
exist
across
Turkey,
with
some
kitchens
emphasizing
more
peppers
or
zucchini
and
others
using
regional
herbs.
or
rice
and
a
dollop
of
yogurt,
and
is
popular
for
family
meals
and
on
certain
occasions
or
harvest
celebrations.
Etymology
and
spellings:
The
word
türlü
means
mixed,
reflecting
the
dish's
varied
ingredients.
Alternate
spellings
include
turli
or
turlu.