Homemade Shawarma was cooked in a faraway Azerbaijani village

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

tahini

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: hummus

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is still healthy.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbread can be more affordable.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.

Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

In a separate bowl, mix shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, diced cucumbers, and chopped dill.

Prepare the sauce by mixing sour cream with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Once the dough has risen, divide it into small balls and roll each ball into a flat circle.

Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat and cook each flatbread for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Spread the sour cream sauce on the flatbread, layer with the cabbage mixture, and roll tightly to enclose the filling.

Serve the shawarma wraps immediately.

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