Lamb Cooked in Yogurt

This is Muyassar’s lighter take on mansaf, a dish traditionally prepared for big occasions like weddings, celebrations, funerals, and other life events. It was also cooked when there was a conflict between families — they would come together, eat, and try to resolve the dispute — and so it is associated with peace, happiness, sorrow, and respect. Mansaf has a way of bringing everyone around the table, no matter their relation.

Serve in a large round platter, if you’ve got one. It’s