What is the difference between kebab and shawarma

• Here are the important facts on the difference between kebab and shawarma.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce kebab

• " Kebab " is pronounced as "kuh-bob" or "keb-bob", with the emphasis on the first syllable depending on the region and accent of the speaker.

How to pronounce shawarma

• " Shawarma " is pronounced "shuh-wahr-muh" or "shaw-wuhr-muh," depending on the region and accent of the speaker.

Definition

What is kebab

• Kebab refers to the dish where meat is either cut into pieces or ground then cooked on bamboo or metal skewers. Yet, some kebab varieties uses round patties then fried in oil without any skewers.
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What is shawarma

• Shawarma is a type of sandwich. It is made with chicken, lamb or beef which is first roasted on a spit, garnish with various spices. After that serve it in a flatbread with toppings like tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and a yogurt-based sauce.
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Origin

What is the kebab origin

• Though the origin of kebab is unknown to many people. Some people believe, kebab originated from the Indian subcontinent. After that Mughal emperors brought it to the Middle East during their reign.
  
• But some people also believe that kebab originated in Turkey. At that time, it was first prepared by Turkish soldiers who used their swords to grill meat in open fire.

What is the shawarma origin

• Though the origin of Shawarma is not clear. Yet it is believed Shawarma originated in the Middle East, especially Turkey or Lebanon in the 18th or 19th century.
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• After that Shawarma becomes a popular street food throughout the Middle East, Europe, and rest of the world.

Preparation

What is kebab made of

• Kebab is usually made of lamb, beef or chicken which is first marinates with onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic powder. Then skewered and grilled the meat along with tomatoes, onions, and peppers over an open flame.
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• Finally, serve kebab with yogurt based sauce, Tahini, or tomato sauce. You can also serve kebab with served with rice, pita bread, or salad.

What is shawarma made of

• Shawarma is usually made of chicken, beef, or lamb which is first seasoned with cumin, paprika, turmeric powder along with garlic, lemon juice. After that roast the shwarama on a spit and shaved off in thin slices as it cooks.
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• Finally serve shawarma in a pita or flatbread along with tomatoes, lettuce, onions and yogurt-based sauce.

Variation

What are the types of kebab

• Kebab is one of the popular dish across the world. The preparation of kebab varies from every region from the Middle East region to western countries. Here are the three most popular types of kebab you must know.
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• Chicken Adana: This kebab variety usually prepared with minced chicken, beef or lamb. It is first seasoned with herbs and spices then cooked on metal skewers in a traditional kebab shape. 
• Shish Kebab: Also known as Turkish sis kebab. It is one of the popular kebab variety in the world. To make shish kebab any types of cubes of meat used from lamb, poultry, beef, and fish on a skewers.
• Doner Kebab: Doner kebab is another popular kebab variety. Here sliced meat stacked onto each other in an upside down in cone shape then cooked on a vertical rotisserie. Finally served either in bread or on a plate with various vegetables, sauces, and bread.
• What are the types of shawarma
• Shawarma is another popular street food across the world. Here are the some popular types of shawarma you must know.
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• Chicken Shawarma: Chicken shawarma prepared with marinated chicken. After that, cooked on a spit and served with a variety of vegetables, sauces, and spices.
• Beef Shawarma: This type of shawarma prepared with marinated beef. After that it cooked on a spit and served with a variety of vegetables, sauces, and spices.
• Lamb Shawarma: Lamb shawarma prepared with marinated lamb. After that, cooked on a spit and served with a variety of vegetables, sauces, and spices.
• Falafel Shawarma: It is one of the vegetarian version of Shawarma. It usually made with fried chickpea balls then served with various of vegetables, sauces, and spices.
• Shawarma Mix: Shawarma mix is nothing but combining different types of meats from chicken, beef, and lamb together. After that cooked them together on a spit and served with a variety of vegetables, sauces, and spices.