Shawarma

Make Shawarma at home

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless chicken thighs (or thinly sliced beef or lamb)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Pita, pickles, tomato, garlic sauce to serve

How it's made

1. Whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, spices, salt and olive oil.
2. Coat the meat in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Heat the oven to 450F or a grill to high.
4. Spread the meat on a rack-lined tray and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until charred at the edges.
5. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
6. Warm the pita and spread with garlic sauce or tahini.
7. Add the meat, pickles, tomato and onion, roll tightly and serve.