Homemade Doner kebab
Homemade Doner kebab is a medium Turkish recipe that serves 4. 410 calories per serving. Recipe by Louis Howard on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 1 hr
Cost: $30.80 total, $7.70 per serving
Ingredients
- 500 g Lamb Mince (prefer 80% lean for juiciness)
- 1 piece Medium Onion (peeled and roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp Plain Yogurt (full‑fat for tenderness)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin recommended)
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 4 pieces Flatbread (Pita or Lavash) (warmed before serving)
- 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
- 1/2 piece Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 piece Cucumber (julienned)
- 2 tbsp Sweet Chili Jam
- 2 tbsp Garlic Sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Onion
Peel the onion and roughly chop it into chunks so it blends easily.
Time: PT5M
Blend the Meat Mixture
In the blender or food processor combine the chopped onion, lamb mince, yogurt, olive oil, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Blend until a smooth, sticky paste forms.
Time: PT5M
Spread and Roll the Mixture
Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Transfer the meat paste onto the parchment and spread it into an even, thin rectangle (about 1 cm thick). Place a second sheet of parchment on top and gently roll the parchment around the meat to form a tight log.
Time: PT5M
Bake the Doner
Pre‑heat the oven to 180°C. Bake the rolled kebab for 25 minutes, or until the exterior is browned and the fat has rendered.
Time: PT25M
Temperature: 180°C
Rest, Unwrap, and Slice
Remove the kebab from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Carefully unwrap the parchment, then slice the meat into thin strips using a sharp knife.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 26g
- Carbohydrates
- 32g
- Fat
- 20g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: High Protein, Contains Dairy, Contains Gluten
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 7, 2026






