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title: Diyarbakır Kenger Boranisi
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  primary: Diyarbakır Kenger Boranisi
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author: Elif Laçin
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updated_at: 2025-12-24T18:47:51.769652+03:00
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# Diyarbakır Kenger Boranisi

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*Diyarbakır Kenger Boranisi*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Registration Number(Text) | 857 |
| Registration Date(Text) | August 20, 2021 |
| Applicant/Registrant(s) | Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
| Province(s) | Diyarbakır |
| Product / Product Group(s) | Dishes and Soups |
| Type of Geographical Indication | Protected Geographical Indication |

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## Article Content

**Diyarbakır Kenger Boranisi** is a traditional cold dish from Diyarbakır, Türkiye, made with gundelia and served with garlic-flavored strained yogurt. As a Protected Geographical Indication under Industrial Property Law No. 6769, it was registered on August 20, 2021, by the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with its reputation tied directly to Diyarbakır province.

### **Definition and Distinctive Features**

The dish is prepared by coating gundelia with flour, frying it with onions, and cooking it with water, then serving it cold with strained yogurt made from Karakaş breed sheep milk and flavored with garlic. The clarified butter is made from Angora goat milk. Gundelia, harvested in spring from high-altitude areas, is used fresh or preserved by freezing or brining. The use of locally sourced ingredients defines the dish’s regional character and nutritional value.

### **Preparation**

**Ingredients (Serves \~6)**:

- 1.5 kg gundelia
- 2.5 cups strained yogurt
- 1 tbsp wheat flour
- 1 onion
- 1 tbsp clarified butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teacup water

**Preparation Steps**:

1. Gundelia is cleaned, coarsely chopped, and coated with flour to prevent browning.
2. It is fried with chopped onions.
3. Water is added, and the mixture is cooked until the water is absorbed, then cooled.
4. Garlic-flavored strained yogurt is poured over or mixed with the dish and served cold.

### **Geographical Boundary and Production Conditions**

The dish’s reputation is tied to Diyarbakır, with all production stages required to occur within the province to maintain its authenticity. The use of local ingredients and traditional methods reinforces this connection.

### **Usage**

The Protected Geographical Indication logo and the designation “[Diyarbakır Kenger Boranisi](/en/detay/diyarbakir-kenger-boranisi-a7384/llms.txt)” must appear on the product or its packaging. If not feasible, they must be prominently displayed at the place of business.

### **Inspection Mechanism**

Inspections are coordinated by the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry, conducted at least annually by a committee verifying ingredient suitability, adherence to the production method, and proper use of the Protected Geographical Indication. Additional inspections may occur as needed or upon complaints, with possible support from public or private experts.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu. "Diyarbakır Kenger Boranisi." Coğrafi İşaretler Portalı. Accessed: October 26, 2025. https://ci.turkpatent.gov.tr/cografi-isaretler/detay/2473.
2. Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu. "Diyarbakır Kenger Boranisi: Coğrafi İşaret Sicil Belgesi." Ankara: Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu. Accessed: October 26, 2025. https://ci.turkpatent.gov.tr/Files/GeographicalSigns/a9d5dfed-e2cf-4dae-89d6-936426644c8d.pdf.