Name: Saffron and Cardamom Mutton Shawarma with Mutton and Spices
Total time: 62 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Keralan Indian
Ingredients: 500g mutton; 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; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Saffron and Cardamom Mutton Shawarma with Mutton and Spices

Elevates the dish with floral, aromatic notes.

62 minutes10 servings

Method

Soak 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads in 2 tablespoons warm water. 1: Add saffron water and 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom to the rice before cooking.
Mix mutton 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 mutton, and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In a separate pan, heat flatbreads until warm. Fill with cooked mutton, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Serve immediately. Check mutton temperature: 63°C (145°F).

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