{"id":34,"date":"2026-01-14T12:18:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T12:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/?p=34"},"modified":"2026-01-14T12:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T12:18:32","slug":"hyderabadi-chicken-rumali-shawarma-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/?p=34","title":{"rendered":"Hyderabadi Chicken Rumali Shawarma recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever walked past a shawarma stall and thought, \u2018I wish I could make this at home,\u2019 then congratulations ! you\u2019re in the right place. You know that feeling when creamy mayonnaise mixed with the chicken pieces instantly hits the taste buds? Mouth-watering right ?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe will make you feel exactly that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before getting into the recipe, for the bread wraps you can use tortillas, chapati\/roti, naan, paratha, lavash Bread. Since this is specifically a Chicken Rumali Shawarma recipe I will be using Rumali roti.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/?p=34\/#Marinating_the_Chicken\" >Marinating the Chicken<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/?p=34\/#Grilling_of_the_Chicken\" >Grilling of the Chicken&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/?p=34\/#Making_of_the_Garlic_sauce\" >Making of the Garlic sauce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/?p=34\/#Layering_the_Chicken_Rumali_Shawarma\" >Layering the Chicken Rumali Shawarma&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marinating_the_Chicken\"><\/span>Marinating the Chicken<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For marinating the chicken you will require the listed ingredients :&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boneless chicken (thighs or breast) \u2013 <strong>300 g<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thick curd \/ yogurt \u2013 <strong>\u00bd cup<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ginger-garlic paste \u2013 <strong>1\u00bd tbsp<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lemon juice \u2013 <strong>2 tbsp<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Olive oil \u2013 <strong>2 tbsp<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red chilli powder \u2013 <strong>1\u00bd tsp<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Black pepper powder \u2013 <strong>1 tsp<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cumin powder \u2013 <strong>1 tsp<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coriander powder \u2013 <strong>1 tsp<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cinnamon powder \u2013&nbsp; <strong>\u00bd tsp<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garam masala \u2013 <strong>\u00bd tsp<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salt \u2013 to taste\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To cut the chicken for Chicken Rumali Shawarma, slice it into thin, long strips or small cubes. Mix the chicken thoroughly including all the ingredients and spices mentioned and make sure every piece is well covered.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the marination of the chicken must be thick and not watery. Cover it and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours and maximum for 24 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grilling_of_the_Chicken\"><\/span>Grilling of the Chicken&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I usually prefer grilling the chicken in a pan for best results but a grill pan can also be used if you have it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grilling is usually done at high heat on the stove. In a pan, take oil in a required amount, place the chicken pieces and fry them evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frying of chicken pieces should be done in batches for good colour and to avoid overcrowding and uneven frying.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue sauteing until the chicken is completely and nicely cooked.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the chicken pieces aside until cooled down and slice the pieces thinly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_of_the_Garlic_sauce\"><\/span>Making of the Garlic sauce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a quick and easy way to make the garlic sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0Start by adding garlic pieces\u00a0 (6), one egg white, salt, lemon juice or vinegar, and oil little by little in a blender jar.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue blending and keep adding oil until you get a creamy, soft and thick texture.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also use store bought mayonnaise as a base layer for the Chicken Rumali Shawarma.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Layering_the_Chicken_Rumali_Shawarma\"><\/span>Layering the Chicken Rumali Shawarma&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place the Rumali roti and add a base layer of the garlic sauce onto it or you can simply use mayonnaise.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now add sliced chicken pieces evenly on the sauce and veggies (optional) can be added depending on your choice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Drizzle again with sauce on top of it for extra flavour.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a0Roll the\u00a0 roti like a wrap.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve it hot and fresh, and enjoy the creamy shawarma flavors !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Little tips that might be helpful<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blending of egg white with garlic and salt before adding other ingredients for a smoother texture.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep adding oil to the blender in slow streams till it turns fluffy (1 cup of oil).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heating the Rumali roti helps it stay flexible and easy to wrap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook the chicken on high heat for authentic shawarma flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also toast the wrap slightly after you are done rolling.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever walked past a shawarma stall and thought, \u2018I wish I could make this at home,\u2019 then congratulations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chiken-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=34"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36,"href":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34\/revisions\/36"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/35"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=34"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=34"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zaikahub.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=34"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}