İskender Kebab (Döner Kebab with Yogurt and Tomato Sauce)
Iskender Kebab is a Turkish delight that combines succulent slices of döner kebab with creamy yogurt and zesty tomato sauce, all served atop warm pita bread. This dish offers a symphony of flavors that will leave everyone at the table craving more. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, Iskender Kebab is not just a meal; it’s an unforgettable culinary experience you can easily recreate at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lamb or beef (high-quality cuts)
- 4 soft pita breads (or lavash/naan)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
- 1 cup tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Slice the lamb or beef into thin strips and marinate with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat; cook the marinated meat until browned (8-10 minutes).
- In another saucepan, heat oil and combine tomato sauce with minced garlic and herbs; simmer until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Layer warm pita on plates and top with cooked meat strips.
- Pour the tomato sauce generously over the meat.
- Add dollops of yogurt on top and drizzle melted butter over everything.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg