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Kharouf Mahshi – the Syrian feast

Lamb on rice with peas and pistachios, plus a cool yoghurt sauce: the dish Syrians celebrate weddings with.

22,90 €

A Syrian specialty of festive generosity: a juicy lamb shank over aromatic basmati rice with tender peas, vegetables and crunchy pistachios. A creamy yoghurt-cucumber sauce, finely dusted with pepper, caresses every bite, while a fresh tomato salad rounds out the flavours with lively brightness. A dish made for those who love a grand entrance.

Allergens: Milk/Lactose · Tree nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecan, Brazil nuts, pistachios, macadamia)

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Kharouf mahshi is the dish that makes the grand entrance in Syria. At weddings, engagements and family celebrations it takes pride of place in the middle of the table – traditionally as a whole lamb stuffed with spiced rice. At Dunya you can order it as a single portion with lamb shank, or as a feast menu for celebrations.

What ‘mahshi’ means

Kharouf is lamb, mahshi means stuffed. The stuffing is what the dish is built around: rice with peas, vegetables and nuts. We add crunchy pistachios, which give the rice colour and bite.

Cool sauce, warm lamb

The yoghurt and cucumber sauce, finished with a dusting of pepper, is the counterpoint to the rich lamb. Add it a spoonful at a time to keep every bite fresh. A tomato salad rounds things off.

How it compares with our other lamb dishes

The peas, pistachios and yoghurt and cucumber sauce are what set it apart. With chickpeas, raisins and white beans, it’s quzi; smoky, it’s the lamb shank mandi; with Jordanian yoghurt sauce, it’s mansaf.

Kharouf mahshi for catering

For weddings and big celebrations there’s a feast menu with kharouf mahshi as the centrepiece, mezze to start and knafeh to finish. Find out more on our wedding catering page. If you’d like to celebrate in a space of your own, our event hall has room for 70–80 guests. In the restaurant, hummus and fattoush make good starters.

FAQ

Good to know

What does kharouf mahshi mean?

Literally ‘stuffed lamb’. Traditionally, a whole lamb is stuffed with spiced rice. In the restaurant, we serve it as a portion with a lamb shank on the rice.

What comes on the plate?

Basmati rice with peas, vegetables and pistachios, a peppery yoghurt and cucumber sauce, and a fresh salad with tomatoes.

Can we have kharouf mahshi at our wedding?

Yes, as our suggested ‘feast menu with kharouf mahshi’ package, with mezze to start and knafeh to finish. We’ll give you the price in our quote, usually within 24 hours.

Can I order the kharouf mahshi rice on its own?

Yes, a small portion is listed under the extras on our menu, as is the yoghurt and cucumber sauce.

Is the meat halal?

Yes, all the meat at Dunya is halal.