PANEER SHAWARMA

✅ Ingredients:

🧀 For the Paneer Marinade:

• 250g paneer (cubed)

• 2 tbsp yogurt (curd)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp garlic paste

• 1 tsp paprika or red chili powder

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 1 tsp garam masala or shawarma spice mix

• 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme

• Salt – to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

🌯 For the wrap:

• Pita bread, tortillas, or flatbreads

• Sliced onions

• Sliced tomatoes

• Sliced cucumbers

• Lettuce or shredded cabbage

• Pickles (optional)

• Fresh coriander or mint leaves

🥒 Garlic Yogurt Sauce (optional but recommended):

• ½ cup yogurt

• 1 clove garlic (minced)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Marinate Paneer:

• In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic paste, paprika, cumin, coriander, garam masala, oregano, salt, and olive oil.

• Add paneer cubes, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).

2. Cook Paneer:

• Heat a grill pan or regular pan with a little oil.

• Grill or sauté the marinated paneer cubes until golden and slightly charred on all sides (about 3–4 minutes per side).

3. Prepare Garlic Yogurt Sauce:

• Mix yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Assemble Shawarma Wrap:

• Warm the pita or flatbread.

• Spread some garlic yogurt sauce on the bread.

• Add cooked paneer cubes.

• Top with sliced onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, pickles, and fresh herbs.

• Roll tightly and serve.

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🍽️ Serve with:

• French fries or potato wedges

• Green chutney or hot sauce for extra kick

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💡 Tips:

• You can add grilled bell peppers or mushrooms for more veggies.

• Use shawarma spice mix if you want authentic flavor.

• For a vegan version, substitute paneer with tofu or seitan and use vegan yogurt.