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Sylheti Doner Kebab
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.
Ingredients
- boneless meat, chicken, lamb, or beef; thinly sliced500 g
- yogurt2 tbsp
- vegetable oil2 tbsp
- garlic, minced2 clove
- onion, small; finely chopped1
- hatxora1 tsp
- ground cumin1 tsp
- ground coriander1 tsp
- ground paprika1 tsp
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- pita bread or flatbreads, or flatbreads4
- vegetables, sliced; e.g. lettuce, tomatoes, onions; for serving
- garlic, tomato, and naga sauce, extremely spicy
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Method 9 steps
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.
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.
Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated meat onto skewers, creating kebabs.
Grill the kebabs for about 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and has a nicely charred exterior.
While the kebabs are cooking, warm the pita bread or flatbreads on the grill.
Once the kebabs are done, remove them from the skewers.
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.
Roll up the bread to encase the filling, and enjoy your sylheti doner kebab!
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