Shawarma Bread pocket

INGREDIENTS:

FOR POCKETS:

• Bread slices  - 6 
• Egg/maida paste 
• Breadcrumbs 

FOR THE FILLING:

• Boiled and minced chicken - 200 g
• Onion - ¼ cup (chopped)
• Carrot - ¼  cup (grated)
• Cucumber - ¼  cup (chopped)
• Capsicum - ¼  cup  (chopped)
• Olives 
• Salt 
• Pepper powder - ¼  tsp
• Mayonnaise - 3 tbsp
• Olive oil - 1 tsp

METHOD:

TO PREPARE THE BREAD POCKETS:

1. Take 2 bread slices and place one over the other. 
2. Keep a bottle cap on top of the bread and press hard. Make sure, you cut it exactly at the center. You will get a round shaped single bread slice.
3.  You can use the remaining bread pieces for making the bread crumbs.
4. In a bowl beat egg, pepper, and salt. ( or maida paste ).
5. In another bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
6. Dip the round bread slices in egg batter and then in breadcrumbs.
7. In a pan heat oil. 
8. Fry the bread slices in hot oil on medium heat until both sides are light golden brown. You can see the bread puffing up creating a pocket in the center.
9. Transfer the fried bread pockets into a tissue paper.

TO PREPARE THE FILLING:

1. In a cooker, add chicken along with pepper powder, turmeric powder, salt, and water. Cook on a medium flame for 2 whistles.
2. In a bowl, Mince the cooked chicken finely.
3. To the bowl, add chopped - onions, cucumber, capsicum, and grated carrot.
4. Add olives and drizzle some olive oil. (optional)
5. Add salt, pepper powder, and mayonnaise. Combine well. Set aside.

FOR SERVING:

1. Cut each fried and puffed bread disc into half and there will be a pocket on each.
2. Add the chicken filling into the bread pockets.
3. shawarma bread pocket is ready!

TIPS:

• Add your choice of filling.

HEALTH BENEFITS

CHICKEN:

• Has very high protein content.
• Eating chicken is a must for those who want to build strength.
• Helps in weight-loss as it doesn't have much fat.
• Keep your bones healthy.
• Eating chicken can actually help you lead a life without stress.
• Helps in boosting immune cells in the body.

ONION:

• Contain cancer-fighting compounds.
• Reduce cholesterol levels.
• Have antibacterial properties.
• Help control blood sugar.
• It can lower heart disease risk.

PEPPER POWDER:

• Assists in the breakdown of fat cells ie, helps in weight loss.
• Enhances skincare.
• Gives relief from peptic ulcers.
• Has anti-tumor properties and antibacterial quality. 
• Improves digestion.
• Prevents asthma. and provides respiratory relief.

CARROT:

• Reduced risk of cancer
• lower cholesterol levels
• Weight loss
• Eye health