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Iskender Kebab Recipe

Delicious and traditional Turkish dish made with lamb, pita bread, and a savory tomato sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g lamb, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
  2. Add lamb slices, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until lamb is browned.
  3. Warm pita breads in the oven or on a skillet.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt butter and add tomato sauce. Cook until heated through.
  5. To serve, place lamb on pita bread, top with tomato sauce, yogurt, and parsley.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Kebab
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