Are you a lover of shawarma, and desire to know how to make it at home? Do not look elsewhere; this write-up will take you by the hand and teach you how to make shawarma right in the comfort of your home.
Shawarma is a chicken recipe from the Mediterranean, and it is best suited for a snack. One of the reasons shawarma is widely accepted and loved is because of its flavour – spiced chicken rolled in pita bread. It is easy to make shawarma, as you will learn shortly.
Essential Shawarma Recipe
The following are the ingredients required to prepare shawarma:
1. 500gm chicken breasts
2. 10 pita bread
3. 1/2 cup of yogurt (curt)
4. 2 teaspoons of sesame paste
5. 1 tablespoon of salt
6. 1 clove of minced garlic
You will need the following ingredients for marination:
1. 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
2. 2 teaspoons of virgin olive oil
3. 3 cloves of minced garlic
4. 1/2 teaspoon of powdered cumin
5. 1 tablespoon of salt
6. 2 teaspoons of curry powder
How to Make Shawarma At Home
Follow the steps below to make your favourite shawarma from your house without hassles:
Step 1: Chicken Preparation
Wash your chicken thoroughly and drain its excess water. In the meantime, heat the grill at medium-high temperature. Prepare the chicken for marination once it is moist.
Step 2: Marination Process
Get a bowl and mix all the ingredients meant for marination. The choice of spices is open – add your preferred seasonings. As soon as you have mixed the ingredients appropriately, rub it on the chicken pieces. It is best to use your hand instead of a spoon to spread the marination mixture for the best results possible.
Step 3: Sauce Preparation
Mix yogurt with sesame paste, garlic, and salt with a whipper. Grill or barbecue the chicken pieces until they are well cooked. You can allow the chicken to turn golden, depending on your preference.
Step 4: Rolling the Chicken
Layer the pita bread with the sauce. Then add vegetables and cooked chicken on the pita bread. Roll the pita bread with precision to avoid leaving any rough edges.
Step 5: Serve the Shawarma
Your shawarma is ready. You can serve it with green chutney and yogurt sauce. Enjoy your shawarma.
