Shammi Kebab Pita Pocket

IT isn’t Shammi Kebab Pita Pocket

Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook time : 5-10 minutes
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Serves: 1

A traditional Middle-Eastern meal with an Indian Twist! The IT isn’t Shammi Kebab Pita Pocket packs a punch with the zing, spice and creaminess of the yoghurt sauce. A recipe so irresistible, you simply can’t miss it!

The melt-in-your-mouth texture of the IT Isn’t Shammi Kebab, coupled with the crunchy lettuce and onions are a gift wrapped within a pita pocket. 

Although it has many components, the simplicity of this dish makes it a wonderful weekday lunch or dinner, with all the ingredients being readily available through the year, at any supermarket.

Ingredients:

4-5 Pieces	IT isn’t Shammi Kebab
2	Pita Pocket
5-7 Slices	Onion Roundels
5-7 Pieces	Cherry Tomato Roundels

For the Yoghurt Sauce:

1/2 Cup	Hung Curd or Greek Yoghurt
1/2 Teaspoon	Minced Garlic
1 Tablespoon	Finely Chopped Onion
1 Tablespoon	Parsley Coarsely Chopped
1 Tablespoon	Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Tablespoon	Lemon Juice
1/2 Tablespoon	Sumac Powder (optional)
As Required	Ground Pepper

Steps for Yoghurt Sauce:

• To prepare the Yogurt Sauce, combine the ingredients listed above in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Steps for Pita Pocket:

• Cook the Shammi Kebab in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crispy on both sides.

• Toast the pita pockets until slightly brown

• Layer in a few lettuce leaves inside the pita pocket

• Spread 1 tablespoon of the Yogurt Sauce on the lettuce leaves.

• Fill each pita half with 2 patties. 

• Divide tomato and onion evenly among pita halves, and drizzle evenly with 1 tablespoon sauce.

• Garnish with some more fresh parsley leaves

• Serve with extra yoghurt sauce and enjoy!