🥙 Middle Eastern Vegetarian

Yogurt Shawarma

Name: Yogurt Shawarma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 500 g Yogurt; 1 tsp Salt; 3 cloves, crushed Garlic; 1, juiced Lemon; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; to serve Pita Bread; 1 tsp Ground Cardamom

🥙 Middle Eastern

Smoky grilled yogurt with a bright marinade — charred edges, juicy centre, and a squeeze of lemon to finish. Ready in 27 minutes including prep.

Prep 15 min Cook 12 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Yogurt500 g
Salt1 tsp
Garlic3 cloves, crushed
Lemon1, juiced
Olive Oil2 tbsp
Ground Cumin1 tsp
Pita Breadto serve
Ground Cardamom1 tsp

Optional extras

Fresh Parsleyhandful, to finish

Instructions

1
Whisk the Olive Oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin and salt into a quick marinade.
2
Coat the yogurt completely and let it sit for at least 20 minutes (overnight is even better).
3
Get the grill or griddle pan screaming hot.
4
Grill the yogurt in a single layer, turning once, until charred in spots and cooked through.
5
Rest for 5 minutes, then finish with fresh parsley and extra lemon.

Chef's tip

Don't move the yogurt for the first 3 minutes; a proper crust releases itself.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Learn How to Make Greek Yogurt Shawarma Sauce │ The Perfect White Sauce Recipe! · on YouTube