HOW TO MAKE PERFECT ARABIC

CHICKEN SHAWARMA: URDU

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Annie | February 22, 2013 | Arabic Recipes, Chicken, Recipes In Urdu - English | 2
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H
OW TO MAKE PERFECT ARABIC CHICKEN
SHAWARMA
The word shawarma comes from the Turkish word evirme turning, and
has Shawarma originsin Anatolia, Turkey. Its meat preparation, where lamb, chicken, or
mixed meats are placed on a spit and grilled for as long as a day. Shavings are cut
of the block of meat for serving, and theremainder of the block of meat is kept heated
on the rotating spit. But at home its not possible to cook Shawarma like in a
restaurant. So we can cook in oven or on skillet. Shawarma also refers to a sandwich or
wrap. Shawarma is eaten with bread, tomato, and cucumber. Toppings
includetahini, hummus and pickled.

INGREDIENTS FOR CHICKEN MARINATING:

1.

Chicken breast and de bone thigh pieces kg

2.

Black pepper 1 tsp

3.

Cumin powder tsp

4.

White pepper 1 tsp

5.

Clove powder tsp

6.

Green cardamom powder tsp

7.

Nutmeg powder tsp

8.

Lemon juice 2 tbsp

9.

Salt to taste

10.

Olive oil 4 tbsp

11.

Garlic paste 2 tbsp

12.

Red chili powder 1 tbsp (optional)

METHOD:
Flatten chicken breast and thigh pieces. Now apply all above ingredients step by step on
chicken expect oil and leave for 24 hours. Then place foil on oven tray, place chicken,
pour olive oil and bake in preheated oven on 180 degree for 20 to 25 minutes. When its
done cut in small chunks.

INGREDIENTS FOR SAUCE:

1.

Chopped garlic 2 tbsp

2.

Yogurt 2 cup

3.

Tahini paste 3 tbsp

4.

Olive oil 2 tbsp

5.

Salt to taste

6.

Lemon juice 2 tbsp

METHOD:
Take a pan, heat up oil and fry garlic until light brown. Put yogurt, tahini paste, salt, fried
garlic along oil and lemon juice in a bowl, mix well. Cut cucumber and tomato in slices.
Now in warm pita bread fill with cooked chicken, sauce, then salad and serve. If anyone
wants it spicy, add chili sauce.