Turkey Shawarma With Crunchy Vegetables

Ingredients for Turkey Shawarma With Crunchy Vegetables

• 240ml plain whole-milk Greek yoghurt

• 1 garlic clove, finely grated

• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

• 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided

• Kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

• 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika

• 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoons ground turmeric

• Pinch of cayenne pepper

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

• 950ml shredded turkey meat, room temperature, divided

• 1 small red onion, halved, very thinly sliced

• 2 medium Persian cucumbers, cut into matchsticks

• 1 medium carrot, peeled, cut into matchsticks

• 4 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced

• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

• 2 cups mixed tender herbs (such as torn mint leaves, parsley leaves with tender stems, and/or dill fronds)

• 6 white pitas with pockets, warmed

• Hot sauce (for serving)

Mix yoghurt, garlic, lemon zest, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice in a medium bowl; season with salt. Set yoghurt sauce aside.

Mix black pepper, coriander, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne in a small bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium. As soon as butter is melted, add half of spice mixture and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add half of turkey meat and toss to coat. Transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon oil, spice mixture, and turkey meat. Add remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice to turkey mixture and toss to combine.

Toss onion, cucumbers, carrot, radishes, and vinegar in a large bowl to combine. Add herbs, season with salt, and gently toss again.

Cut 1" off top of each pita and stuff back into pocket, nudging it all the way to the bottom. Spread some of the yoghurt sauce inside each pita without tearing sides and fill with turkey and vegetable mixture. Serve with hot sauce and remaining yoghurt sauce.

Disclaimer

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