Authentic Turkish Kebab Recipe: Grill Up Flavor at Home. A Taste of Anatolia

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and has more protein.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole grain pita adds fiber and nutrients.

In a bowl add beef mince, lamb mince, fat, onion, parsley, mint leaves, salt, black pepper powder, cumin powder, paprika and mix well. Refrigerate it for 6 hours or overnight.

Take the prepared mixture, place them on skewers giving them kabab shape, grill them until they are fully cooked. Brush oil while grilling. Set aside.

In a blender add yogurt, mint leaves, garlic, lemon juice, cumin seeds, salt, black pepper powder and blend it well. Your raita is ready.

In a bowl add onion, tomatoes, lemon juice, red beans, salt, black pepper, coriander, green chilies and toss well.

Serve with prepared kofta and raita.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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