I’m usually not someone who jumps on every trending or viral recipe, but this one looked too fun and delicious to ignore so I finally gave it a try last week. Of course, I had to add my own Pakistani spin to it, so I created a beef tikka version of the viral Doner Kebab recipe that everyone seems obsessed with right now. And honestly? It was totally worth it. The best part is how effortless it is: no standing by the stove, no complicated steps, just mix everything, bake, and you’re done. It comes together in minutes, the texture turns out incredible, and the flavour is pure comfort. My kids devoured it, I enjoyed the whole process, and I’m pretty sure this is going into our weekly meal rotation because it’s just that easy and that good.

P.S: This brilliant homemade Turkish Doner Kebab hack was originally shared by Meze Mike, and it quickly went viral thanks to its unique preparation method and surprisingly impressive final result.

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About Turkish Doner Kabab:  It is a popular dish made from seasoned meat (like lamb, beef, or chicken) stacked on a vertical rotisserie that slowly turns and cooks
P.S: This brilliant homemade Turkish Doner Kebab hack was originally shared by Meze Mike, and it quickly went viral thanks to its unique preparation method and surprisingly impressive final result.

Rating:   4.5 out of 5

Cuisine: Turkish

Course:  Main

Good for:	6-8 ppl	Ease Level:	3 out of 5
Prep Time:	20 mins	Quickness:	3.5 out of 5
BakingTime:	15 + 5 mins	Taste Level:	4.5 out of 5

 Above ratings are out of 5, with 5 being the ‘most’.

GET:

Cutting board
Knife
Baking/Parchment paper
Rolling pin
Food Processor / Big Bowl to mix
Oven

SET:

Mince (Beef/Chicken) 1 kg
Salt 1.5 tsp
Onions 3 big (chopped)
Green chilies 6-7 (finely chopped)
Ginger Garlic Paste 1.5 tbsp
Red chili powder 1.5 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
All spice powder 1.25 tsp
Cumin powder 1.5 tsp
Coriander powder 1.5 tsp
Chili flakes 1.5 tsp
Yoghurt 2 tbsp (heaped)
Veggies of your choice for grilling (optional)

GO:

Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F (fan 180°C).
Mix all the ingredients (except veggies of your choice) listed above either in a big bowl or food processor as shown in the video below. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated. Let it rest for 20–30 minutes for deeper flavour. (if you’ve time)
Now on a sheet of baking paper scoop out some of the mixture, cover it with same size baking paper and spread it using a rolling pin in a thin layer.
Remove the top baking paper and wrap the mixture into rolls.
Repeat this step until your meat mixture is finished.
Now place the rolled sheets of meat on the baking tray, you can add veggies of your choice to grill on the side.
Bake them for 13-15mins.
Take the kababs out and unwrap them. At this stage they’re done you can directly use them in wraps, over fries or salads. But if you like them a little crispy, pop the unwrapped meat strips in the oven for 7-10 more mins.
Enjoy your homemade doner kababs however you like. I made meat on chips for the kids and for us adults, i rolled them into wraps with the grilled veggies and some sauces.

Here’s a quick video to help you understand it a bit more and see how I make it:

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MY TWO CENTS:

• Adjust the spices/chilies to suit your taste buds.
• Watch the video to see how I make it with less efforts.
• Yoghurt shouldn’t be too runny, use greek yoghurt for better results.
• Use roasted and crushed cumin and coriander powder in kabab for an enhanced flavour.
• You can make them in bulk and keep in refrigerator for 2-3 days or alternatively freeze them for longer time.

Hope you’ll enjoy trying it out.
I’d love to get your feedback. Feel free to drop a comment below about your experience.

Happy Cooking!