Name: Mustard and Paprika Keralan Chicken Shawarma with Spices
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Keralan Indian
Ingredients: 500g chicken breast; 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup water; 2 tbsp oil; 10 flatbreads; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 2 cucumbers, sliced; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp paprika

Mustard and Paprika Keralan Chicken Shawarma with Spices

Adds a sharp, smoky note to the base spices.

47 minutes10 servings

Method

Toast mustard seeds in oil until fragrant, then mix with paprika. Add to the chicken during marination as per base recipe.
Mix chicken with ginger garlic paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, yogurt, and water. Marinate for 1 hour.
Heat oil in a pan, add marinated chicken, and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In a separate pan, heat flatbreads until warm. Fill with cooked chicken, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Serve immediately. Check chicken temperature: 74°C (165°F).

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