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Doner Kabab

A delicious Turkish dish featuring marinated meat, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sauce served in warm pita bread.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb lamb or beef thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup mixed salad greens
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber sliced
  • 1/4 cup tahini or garlic sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skewers (metal or soaked wooden)
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Sharp knife
  • Serving plates

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced meat with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix yogurt and lemon juice for the sauce.
  3. Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Thread the marinated meat onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
  5. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
  6. While the kababs are grilling, warm the pita on the grill for about 1-2 minutes per side.
  7. Remove the meat from the skewers and layer it on the warm pita.
  8. Add salad greens, tomato, cucumber, and drizzle with sauce.
  9. Roll up the pita around the fillings and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the meat overnight.