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Homemade Lamb Doner Kebab – Better Than Takeaway and Easy to Make at Home


  • Author: Mouad Boulkhiout
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Description

This Homemade Lamb Doner Kebab recipe brings you all the flavour of your favourite British takeaway with none of the grease. Juicy lamb mince is seasoned, oven-roasted, and sliced thin for the perfect wrap with salad and sauce. Ready in just over an hour with minimal effort.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Doner:

  • 500g lamb mince

  • 1 small onion, grated

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Wrap:

  • ½ cucumber, sliced into batons

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

  • A handful of lettuce or fresh parsley, shredded

  • 4 flatbreads or pitta breads

  • Garlic yoghurt or tahini sauce

  • Chilli sauce (optional)


Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix lamb mince, onion, garlic, and all spices. Knead until firm and sticky.

  • Shape into a tight log, wrap in foil, and chill for 30 minutes.

  • Preheat oven to 190°C (fan). Roast the foil-wrapped meat for 35–40 minutes.

  • Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly.

  • Warm the flatbreads and load with salad, lamb slices, and sauces. Wrap and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use lamb shoulder mince for the best flavour.

  • Add pickled chillies or cabbage for crunch and tang.

  • Make the mix ahead and freeze—roast from frozen as needed.

  • Homemade minty garlic yoghurt sauce is a game-changer!

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes