Paneer Shawarma
Also known as Veg Shawarma · Veg · Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & Pizza, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills
Good for: Party
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8 steps, each one filmed
A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Paneer shawarma: curd-marinated paneer, charred and rolled in pita with garlic mayo and hot sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 70 min plus marinating, video.
Ingredients
27 itemsPita Bread4
Clove Powder¼ tsp
French FriesAs Needed
Black Pepper Powder0.50 tsp
Coriander Powder0.50 tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Hung Curd0.50 cup
Lemon Juice1
Sunflower Oil, Cold0.50 cup
Salt2 tsp
Garlic Paste1 tsp
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli12
Onion2
Vinegar1.50 tbsp
Onion, Thinly SlicedAs Needed
Cumin Powder0.50 tsp
Cardamom Powder¼ tsp
Cinnamon Powder¼ tsp
Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Onion, Paste2 tbsp
Milk, Cold⅓ cup
Sugar0.50 tsp
Garlic8 cloves
Sugar2 tbsp
WaterAs Needed
Tomato, Thinly Sliced0.50
Paneer400 grams
Contains: milk, wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 873kcal | 3492kcal |
| Protein | 31g | 122g |
| Carbohydrate | 62g | 246g |
| Fat | 57g | 230g |
| Fibre | 7.3g | 29g |
| Sugar | 15g | 60g |
Cookd masalas for paneer
Method
- 1
Salt and powdered spices together make shawarma masala. To make the marinade for the paneer, mix the hung curd, lemon juice, garlic and onion paste, and shawarma masala. Add the paneer pieces and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Clove PowderBlack Pepper PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderHung CurdLemon JuiceSaltCumin PowderCardamom PowderCinnamon PowderGarlic PasteOnionPaneer
- 2
Add the ingredinets for the mayonnaise and pulse blend until thick.
Sunflower OilSaltGarlic PasteMilkSugarLemon Juice
- 3
To make the hot sauce, boil together with the ingredients until the garlic is soft and mashable, minimum 20 mins.
Dried Kashmiri Red ChilliOnionVinegarGarlicSaltSugarWater
- 4
Strain and blend with the remaining water as needed, until smooth. Strain the sauce, if needed.
- 5
Cook/ Reheat the pita bread and remove from heat and cover with a cloth.
Pita Bread
- 6
Cook the paneer on a heated and greased grill pan or a Tawa/ roast over an open fire. Flip and cook until the paneer is cooked through and a bit charred.
- 7
Remove from heat and cut into long strips.
- 8
To assemble the shawarma, spread garlic mayonnaise on the Khubz/Pita. Place some of the paneers, along with the sliced onion, tomato, and hot sauce. Form into a roll, and serve hot!
French FriesOnionTomato
Before you start
- How long does Paneer Shawarma take?
- 1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 40 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Paneer Shawarma serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Paneer Shawarma vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Paneer Shawarma spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Paneer Shawarma?
- 400 grams Paneer, 0.50 cup Hung Curd, 4 Pita Bread, 1/2 Lemon Juice, 0.50 cup Sunflower Oil, ⅓ cup Milk, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Shawarma?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Paneer Shawarma?
- About 873 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
2 notes- R
rakshanaJanuary 2022
super thank you
- A
AmruthaNovember 2021
yumm
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