Food safety has become a major concern today. We often see news in which the government talks about adulteration in different types of food items. The most recent case is that of Hearty Shawarma. According to the report, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently tested shawarma samples from 10 districts of Karnataka and found that most of them were of poor quality and dangerous to human health. The report states that unhealthy bacteria and yeast were found in these shawarma samples, which led the food authority to take strict action against foods and restaurants that are not following safety standards.
Now the question is, are these health concerns forcing you to give up your favourite shawarma completely? Are you planning to completely ignore your craving for shawarma? If you are planning to do so, we say, there is no such need! Don’t worry, we are not asking you to completely ignore the health concerns! Instead, try making it at home and enjoy it worry-free. Is that a plan? So what are you waiting for? Put on your chef’s hat and get ready to prepare a delicious restaurant-like shawarma in your kitchen. Read on.
What is the secret to making restaurant style shawarma? Why is restaurant style shawarma so special?
The answer to a great restaurant-style shawarma lies in its masala. Prepare shawarma masala mix at home and believe me, half your work is done! We have found a perfect recipe by Chef Ajay Chopra.
First, roast Kashmiri red chillies, green cardamom, black pepper, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and cinnamon in a pan. Once they cool, transfer the spices to a blender and grind them into a fine powder. And voila – fresh, aromatic shawarma masala is ready to use. Transfer the spices to an airtight jar and store.
Watch the detailed video below:
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Chicken Shawarma Recipe: How To Make Restaurant-Like Shawarma At Home:
Now that you have the masala ready, let’s take you through the recipe of the classic chicken shawarma. Apart from fresh and juicy grilled/baked chicken, this recipe also includes the nutrients of vegetables like lettuce, cucumber, tomato and onion. These veggies add an extra crunch to your chicken and the sauces add extra flavour to it! Click here for the detailed chicken shawarma recipe.
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