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Paneer Shawarma

Also known as Veg Shawarma · Veg · Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & Pizza, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & PizzaKebabs, Tikkas & Grills

Total70 min
Prep40 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
Per serving873 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Party

Paneer Shawarma

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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 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • Pita BreadPita Bread4
  • Clove PowderClove Powder¼ tsp
  • French FriesFrench FriesAs Needed
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder0.50 tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder0.50 tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder¼ tsp
  • Hung CurdHung Curd0.50 cup
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil, Cold0.50 cup
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • Garlic PasteGarlic Paste1 tsp
  • Dried Kashmiri Red ChilliDried Kashmiri Red Chilli12
  • OnionOnion2
  • VinegarVinegar1.50 tbsp
  • OnionOnion, Thinly SlicedAs Needed
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder0.50 tsp
  • Cardamom PowderCardamom Powder¼ tsp
  • Cinnamon PowderCinnamon Powder¼ tsp
  • Garlic PasteGarlic Paste1 tbsp
  • OnionOnion, Paste2 tbsp
  • MilkMilk, Cold⅓ cup
  • SugarSugar0.50 tsp
  • GarlicGarlic8 cloves
  • SugarSugar2 tbsp
  • WaterWaterAs Needed
  • TomatoTomato, Thinly Sliced0.50
  • PaneerPaneer400 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.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy873kcal3492kcal
Protein31g122g
Carbohydrate62g246g
Fat57g230g
Fibre7.3g29g
Sugar15g60g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

  1. 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. 2

    Add the ingredinets for the mayonnaise and pulse blend until thick.

    Sunflower OilSaltGarlic PasteMilkSugarLemon Juice

  3. 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. 4

    Strain and blend with the remaining water as needed, until smooth. Strain the sauce, if needed.

  5. 5

    Cook/ Reheat the pita bread and remove from heat and cover with a cloth.

    Pita Bread

  6. 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. 7

    Remove from heat and cut into long strips.

  8. 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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