Homemade Doner Kebab

Ingredients

For the Meat

• 1 lb (450 g) lamb, beef, or chicken (thinly sliced)

• 3 tbsp plain yogurt

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Juice of ½ lemon

For the Garlic Sauce

• ½ cup Greek yogurt

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp olive oil

• Salt to taste

For Serving

• Pita bread or flatbreads

• Sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions

• Shredded lettuce or cabbage

• Pickled vegetables (optional)

• Fresh parsley

🍴 Instructions

1. Marinate the Meat

1. Mix yogurt, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl.

2. Add meat slices and toss until fully coated.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight for maximum flavor.

2. Cook the Meat

• Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

• Cook meat slices in batches until nicely browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per batch.

• For extra authenticity: layer meat in a vertical rotisserie style (or skewer and bake in the oven at 400°F / 200°C for 15–20 minutes).

3. Make the Garlic Sauce

• Mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Chill until ready to serve.

4. Assemble Kebabs

1. Warm pita or flatbread.

2. Add a handful of shredded lettuce, sliced vegetables, and pickles.

3. Top with hot meat and drizzle with garlic sauce.

4. Sprinkle fresh parsley and optional chili flakes for extra kick.