Shish Taouk (Turkish/Lebanese Dish )

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Ingredients

1 kilogram Chicken cubes

6 Capsicum

4 Onion

2 teaspoons Lemon juice

2 tablespoons Tomato paste

1/4 cup Olive Oil for marination

2 teaspoons Garlic crushed

Fresh Parsley/Coriander for garnish

Salt to taste

Parika powder to taste

4 teaspoons Sumak powder

2 teaspoons Allspice powder

1 teaspoon Black pepper powder

1 teaspoon Oringano

1/2 teaspoon Cardamom green powder

Olive oil for frying as desired

Preparation

Prepare 1 inch x 1 inch squares(Chunks) of capsicum and onion skins/layers.

Mix together spices, crushed garlic, tomato paste, lemon juice and oil in a bowl and make a paste. Apply this mixture to chicken cubes and keep aside to marinate for 2-3 hours.

Now insert marinated chicken cubes, onion and capsicums squares (chunks) to pre-soaked wooden skewers and grill over charcoal fire till meat is tender.

Delicious Shish Taouk is ready. Serve with fried rice/pitta bread and Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce).

Sprinkle Fresh Parsley chopped while serving.

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