Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Meat Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the vegetable oil and the finely processed onion.
- Knead the mixture thoroughly by hand until well combined.
- Add one tablespoon of yogurt and continue mixing until the texture is smooth and slightly elastic.
Shape the Meat
- Place a large sheet of parchment paper on your work surface.
- Place the meat mixture in the center and cover it with a second sheet of parchment paper.
- Using a rolling pin, roll the meat out as thin as possible across the entire sheet.
- Remove the top layer of parchment and carefully roll the thin meat sheet into a tight log (cylinder) shape.
First Bake
- Place the meat log on a baking sheet.
- Arrange halved tomatoes and whole green chilies around the meat.
- Drizzle everything with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 210°C–220°C (410°F–430°F) for approximately 15 minutes or until the meat is fully cooked and the vegetables are charred.
Shred the Meat
- Once out of the oven, slice the roasted tomatoes into strips.
- Take the meat log and shred or "tear" it into thin, irregular strips to mimic the texture of shaved doner meat.
Assemble the Sandwich
- If desired, lightly toast your tortilla or flatbread on a grill pan to get char marks.
- Spread a layer of Biwas (parsley, onion, sumac) on the bread.
- Add the sliced roasted tomatoes and grilled chilies.
- Spread a small amount of chili paste, then pile on a generous amount of the shredded meat.
- Drizzle with Tarator (tahini sauce).
Final Crisp and Serve
- Roll the sandwich tightly.
- Mix a little chili paste with oil (or use the juices from the baking pan) and brush it over the outside of the bread.
- Place the rolled sandwiches back under the oven broiler/grill for 2–3 minutes until the bread is crispy and golden.
- Slice the sandwich into pieces, top with an extra drizzle of Tarator and a splash of pomegranate molasses and serve immediately.
