Recipe for Turkish Kebab (Doner)

Ingredients:
For the Marinade:

• 1.5 pounds (700g) boneless lamb or chicken, thinly sliced
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt to taste
• Water (to adjust consistency)

For Serving:

• Flatbreads or pita
• Sliced tomatoes
• Sliced cucumbers
• Sliced red onions
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Marinating the Meat:
   • In a bowl, mix together yogurt, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to make the marinade.
   • Add the thinly sliced lamb or chicken to the marinade, making sure the meat is well-coated.
   • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
2. Preparing the Sauce:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
   • Gradually add water while whisking until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Set aside.
3. Cooking the Meat:
   • Preheat a grill or a large pan over medium-high heat.
   • Thread the marinated meat onto skewers or use a grill basket.
   • Grill the meat until cooked through and slightly charred on the edges, about 10-15 minutes.
4. Assembling the Doner:
   • Warm the flatbreads or pitas.
   • Spread a generous amount of the tahini sauce on each bread.
   • Place slices of the grilled meat on top of the sauce.
   • Add sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions.
   • Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
5. Rolling the Doner:
   • Roll the flatbread or pita tightly around the fillings to form a wrap or sandwich.
6. Serve:
   • Slice the wrapped doner in half if desired and serve immediately.

Enjoy your homemade Turkish doner kebab my friends! You can customize the toppings and sauce according to your preferences, I highly recommend to add some tomatoe sauce on it !