Dubai Style Shawarma Recipe

Name: Dubai Style Shawarma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meat; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 cup yogurt; 1 egg, beaten lightly; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cardamom powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; salt, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 2 teaspoons garlic paste; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; 1 teaspoon cardamom powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes; Salad; 1 cup lettuce, finely sliced; 1 cucumber, chopped; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds; Dressing; 1/2 cup yogurt; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons mint, chopped; salt, to taste; Assembly; 6 pita breads

Servings: persons

Meat
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup yogurt
1 egg, beaten lightly
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons garlic paste
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes
Salad
1 cup lettuce, finely sliced
1 cucumber, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
Dressing
1/2 cup yogurt
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
salt, to taste
Assembly
6 pita breads
Tabasco sauce, to taste

1
Combine all of the ingredients listed above the chicken/lamb. Marinate the chicken in mixture and set aside for an hour or two.
2
Heat a non stick pan on medium to high heat and add the marinated chicken. Stir fry the chicken/lamb until it has cooked through and is dry-less than 10 minutes. Make sure you break up the chicken/lamb with a wooden spoon and keep stirring as it cooks.
3
In a separate bowl, mix together all the dressing ingredients.
4
To assemble the shawarma, heat the pita bread on a skillet to warm it. Divide the salad amongst the six pita breads. Top the salad with the chicken.
5
Drizzle the yogurt dip over the chicken and add a dash of Tabasco sauce. Roll the pita bread tightly and wrap in baking paper. Serve immediately.

365

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meat, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 egg, beaten lightly, and more.

Yes, Dubai Style Shawarma falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dubai Style Shawarma

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