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Sylheti Doner Kebab

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Sylheti doner kebab is a tantalizing dish influenced by Turkish doner kebab but infused with Sylheti flavors, including hatxora. It has gained immense popularity in Sylhet as a street food, as well as in the Whitechapel area of London. This fusion dish combines marinated meat, Sylheti spices, and cooking techniques to create a delectable treat. This style of doner kebab is a good choice for those seeking a flavorful street food experience.

Total 02:00
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 500 g boneless meat (chicken, lamb, or beef), thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon hatxora
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 pita bread or flatbreads
  • Sliced vegetables (e.g. lettuce, tomatoes, onions) for serving
  • Garlic, tomato, and naga sauce (extremely spicy)

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, combine yogurt, vegetable oil, minced garlic, chopped onion, shatkora, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
  2. 2
    Add the thinly sliced meat to the marinade, ensuring it's coated thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavours to meld.
  3. 3
    Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 4
    Thread the marinated meat onto skewers, creating kebabs.
  5. 5
    Grill the kebabs for about 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and has a nicely charred exterior.
  6. 6
    While the kebabs are cooking, warm the pita bread or flatbreads on the grill.
  7. 7
    Once the kebabs are done, remove them from the skewers.
  8. 8
    Serve the kebab by placing slices of grilled meat into warmed pita bread or flatbreads. Add sliced vegetables and drizzle with tahini sauce or yogurt-based sauce.
  9. 9
    Roll up the bread to encase the filling, and enjoy your sylheti doner kebab!
Calories
500 kcal
Protein
0.0 g
Fat
0.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Sylheti_Doner_Kebab