Khazani khorovats
| Type | Khorovats |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Armenia |
| Region or state | Armenian highlands |
| Associated cuisine | Armenian cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Lamb (loin or brisket) |
| Ingredients generally used | Onion, pomegranate juice, pomegranate seeds, salt, pepper, parsley |
Khazani khorovats (Armenian: ղազանի խորոված, lit. 'grilled meat in a kazan') is a traditional Armenian dish, a type of Armenian barbeque (khorovats). Unlike traditional khorovats, which is cooked over an open fire, khazani khorovats is prepared in a pot (kazan).[1][2]
Etymology
The name of the dish comes from the words խորոված (khorovats) and ղազան (khazan, ghazan). The word խորոված means "grilled" or "roasted"[3] and derives from the root խորով (khorov), which in turn comes from the Proto-Indo-European root qor, meaning "to burn".[4] The word ղազան is the Armenian term for a kazan (cooking pot).[3]
Description and preparation
Khazani khorovats is made from the loin or brisket of fatty lamb.[1] The meat is cut into small pieces, placed in a pot with oil, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and fried. Sliced onions are then added, and cooking continues for 5 more minutes.[1] After that, fresh pomegranate juice is poured into the pot, mixed, and the dish is removed from heat.[1] When served, the khorovats is sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and parsley.[1]
List of ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lamb (loin or brisket) | 200 g |
| Onion | 75 g |
| Pomegranate juice | 25 g |
| Pomegranate seeds | 80 g |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | |
| Parsley |
References
- ^ a b c d e A. S. Piruzyan (1960). Հայկական ճաշեր, Армянская кулинария [Armenian cuisine] (PDF) (in Russian). Moscow, USSR: Gostorgizdat. p. 91.
- ^ "Պատրաստենք միասին. ղազանի խորոված". Public Television Company of Armenia (in Armenian). 6 October 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Institute of Language after Hrachia Acharian (1987). Հայ-ռուսերեն բառարան [Armenian–Russian Dictionary]. Academy of Sciences of the Armenian SSR.
- ^ Hrachia Acharian (1926). Հայերէն արմատական բառարան [Etymological Root Dictionary of the Armenian Language]. Yerevan University Publishing House.