Ingredients:
For the naan bread:
125g warm water
2.5 tsp active dry yeast
1 Tbsp sugar
400g all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
125g Plain yogurt
30g olive oil
For the beef:
1-2lbs ground beef
1 Tbsp shawarma seasoning mix (if you don't have a favorite blend, this blog has a nice recipe)
For the tzatziki sauce:
1 cucumber
2 cloves garlic
1 bunch fresh dill
Greek yogurt
Salt to taste
Directions:
First make the naan:
Add yeast and sugar to warm water and allow 5-10 minutes to activate
In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder
Add yogurt to the yeast mixture, then add the dry mix a little at a time until a cohesive dough forms
Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat
Gently deflate the dough and cut into 8 equal pieces
Roll each naan by holding one end of the dough with your fingers and rolling away from yourself to make a teardrop shape
Cook each naan in the skillet for a couple of minutes per side until brown bubbles form on the surface
Set naan aside and keep warm
Brown beef in the skillet and add seasoning, let it remain warm on low heat while you whisk together the tzatziki
To make the tzatziki sauce grate a cucumber and squeeze out the extra juices, add to 1 cup greek yogurt with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 Tbsp minced, fresh dill, season with salt to taste
Serve beef alongside warm naan with tzatziki sauce, gherkins, picked red onions, and any other toppings you like!
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