Ingredients:
500g lamb or beef, thinly sliced (you can use a mix of both meats)
2 cups yogurt
4 pita breads or Turkish flatbreads
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped (optional)
For the Marinade:
1/2 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions:
Marinate the meat:
In a large bowl, mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the thinly sliced meat and mix until the meat is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results).

Prepare the sauce:
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Cook the meat:
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated meat and cook until browned and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per side). Set aside.

Toast the bread:
Cut the pita or flatbread into small squares. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan and lightly toast the bread pieces until golden and crispy.

Assemble the dish:
Place the toasted bread pieces on a serving plate. Add the cooked meat on top. Pour the tomato sauce over the meat.

Prepare the butter sauce:
In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter until it starts to foam and turns slightly golden brown. Pour this over the dish for extra flavor.

Serve with yogurt:
Spoon the yogurt generously on the side or over the dish. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Enjoy your Iskender Kebab

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