Ingredients
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1 lb Lamb/Beef/Chickenthinly sliced
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¼ Cup Olive Oil
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2 Cloves Garlicminced
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1 tbsp Lemon juice
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1 tsp Cumin Powder
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1 tsp Paprika Powder
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½ tsp Cayenne Pepper Powder
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1 tsp Saltor acc. to taste
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1 tsp Black Pepper Powderor acc. to taste
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4-6 Pita Bread
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Garlic Sauce
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Pickled Cucumber
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Pickled Beetroot
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Chopped Tomatoesoptional
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Chopped Onionsoptional
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Chopped Parsleyoptional
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For Garlic Sauce:
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1 Whole Garlic Bulb
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1 & ¾ Cup Neutral Oil
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1 tsp Salt
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2 tsp Lemon juice
Description
Shawarma, a popular Middle Eastern street food that originated in the Levant region of the Arab world during the Ottoman Empire is a flavorful and aromatic pita wrap made with tender meat in a well-toasted pita bread and creamy garlic sauce along with some refreshing and acidic pickles.
This combination of super flavourful and refreshing pickled veggies with crispy tender meat and creamy garlic sauce will transport your taste buds to the bustling markets of the Middle East!
Here’s the recipe for this appetizingly delectable and succulent Beef/Lamb Shawarma.
Directions:
For Garlic Sauce:
- Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until creamy.
- Pulse in a little bit of ice water for easy emulsion.
For Shawarma:
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Add the sliced meat and Mix well.
- Marinate overnight or at least 1 hour.
- Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread the meat onto skewers.
- Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Warm up or toast the pita bread.
Assembling:
- Assemble sliced meat in a toasted pita.
- Add Pickled cucumber and beetroots accordingly.
- Add tomatoes, onions, and parsley.
- Wrap it tight and Enjoy!
