Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Chicken Shawarma



Ingrediants
    For chicken:
  1.  Chicken thighs-1 pound
  2. Potatoes-2 num(cubed)
  3. Curd-2tbs
  4. Lime Juice-2tbs
  5. Garam Masala(all spices)-2tsp
  6. Vinegar-1tbs
  7. Salt-To taste
  8. Pepper-1tbs
  9. Oil-to fry (shallow fry)
                        Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients  for 4 hrs or overnight.
 
  For Hummus:
  1. Chick peas (Garbanzo beans)-1 Cup (soaked overnight and cooked)
  2. Tahini paste-2tbs (Dry roast sesame seeds and grind them with little oil).
  3. Mint leaves-3-4 num
  4. Curd or Sour Cream-1/2 cup
  5. Garlic-2 cloves
  6. Lemon juice-1 lemon
  7. Olive oil-3tbs
  8. Red Pepper Flakes-2 tsp
  9. Salt -To taste
  For Garlic Sauce:
  1. Garlic-7-8 cloves
  2. Mayonnaise(or yogurt)-3tbs
  3. Vegetable Oil-2/3 Cup
  4. Lemon Juice-1 lemon
  5. Parsley-1tbs
  6. Salt -to taste
  7. Pepper-2tsp
For Serving:
  1. Pita bread -4 num
  2. Sliced Tomatoes -2
  3. Onions-1 sliced length wise
  4. Cucumber-1 Sliced 
  5. Hummus,Garlic sauce and Chicken
Method
  For Hummus:
  • In a food processor blend together Chickpeas,Tahini,Mint leaves,Curd,Garlic ,Lemon juice,Salt and 1 tbs Olive oil. Blend to a   smooth paste.
  • Spread the mixture to a serving plate ,Sprinkle chilly flakes and add the olive oil on top of hummus. 
 For Garlic Sauce: 
 
  • Finely slice Garlic and add oil little at a time and mix with spoon  until it stops absorbing.
  • Keep adding the oil until it runs out.
  • Now add Mayonnaise and mix well, if it is too mayonnaise add more oil.
  • Add Parsley ,salt and pepper
  • Put them in a jar and refrigerate.
For Chicken:
  • Put oil in a pan and fry the chicken (shallow fry) or grill them until they are cooked.
  • Cook the potatoes separately.
  • Cut the chicken pieces  to thin Strips.Keep aside.
TO SERVE:

         Take Pita bread and spread hummus.Add chicken,Potatoes,onions,tomatoes and cucumber and garlic sauce.


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