Döner Kebab

Döner kebap

Ingredients12

• lamb leg800 g
• plain yogurt150 g
• onion1
• garlic3 cloves
• olive oil2 tbsp
• tomato paste1 tbsp
• ground cumin1 tsp
• paprika1 tsp
• dried oregano1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper0.5 tsp
• pita bread4

Method

1. Grate the onion and crush the garlic, then mix with yogurt, olive oil, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Cut the lamb into thin slices, coat thoroughly in the marinade, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Heat a heavy pan or grill over high heat and cook the meat in batches until browned and just cooked through.
4. Rest the meat briefly, then slice it very thinly across the grain.
5. Warm the pita bread and fill it with the sliced döner.
6. Serve immediately, traditionally with salad and a yogurt or tomato sauce if desired.