Kebab Pizza - pizza, lamb recipe

Kebab Pizza

1 hr 20 min
2 portions

Crispy pizza base topped with spiced lamb and fresh kebab sauce. We totally get why this is Haaland's favorite.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, yeast and water in a large bowl. Knead the dough in a stand mixer or by hand for about 10 minutes on medium speed, then add oil and salt. Keep kneading until everything is well combined. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

  2. 2

    Crush cumin and coriander seeds roughly in a mortar. Add paprika, turmeric, cayenne, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, pepper, cardamom and salt. Mix in chopped garlic and oil until you have a smooth marinade.

  3. 3

    Slice the lamb into thin pieces and rub the meat thoroughly with the marinade.

  4. 4

    Cut a thick slice of potato to make a stable platform for your kebab skewer. Stick two grilling skewers into the potato slice and thread the meat slices onto the skewers.

  5. 5

    Roast in the oven at 175°C for about 45 minutes, until the meat is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 70°C.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, mix yogurt, lime juice, tahini and grated garlic. Finely chop dill and mint, then whisk into the dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

  7. 7

    Shape the dough into one large pizza or four smaller individual pizzas. Roll out and top with pizza sauce and grated cheese.

  8. 8

    Slice the meat off the skewers into thin pieces and spread over the pizza. Bake until golden and the cheese has melted - check the tips below for baking time and temperature.

Per average serving

1.7k
Calories
kcal
80.4
Protein
g
164
Carbs
g
79.6
Fat
g
15.3g
Fiber
6.2g
Sugar
1496mg
Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

  • Toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry pan for a minute before you crush them. They smell completely different once they get a little heat, and that carries into the lamb.
  • The potato base for the skewers needs to be a thick slice, at least two fingers tall, or it tips over once the meat is loaded on. Pack the meat slices tight so they self-baste as they roast.
  • Pull the lamb at 70°C internal and let it sit a couple minutes before you slice it off the skewers. Slicing it thin while it's hot means you get those crisp edges when it goes on the pizza.
  • Make the yogurt sauce while the lamb roasts and stick it in the fridge. The dill and mint settle in and it tastes better after half an hour than it does straight away.
  • Don't put the arugula on before baking. Scatter it over after the pizza comes out so it stays fresh against the hot meat and cheese.

Ways to vary it

  • Swap the lamb roast for the same weight of beef or chicken thigh if that's what you've got. The marinade works on all of them, just keep roasting to 70°C internal.
  • If you like heat, bump the cayenne up to a full teaspoon and add a little chili oil drizzle over the finished pizza.
  • For a sharper sauce, you can fold a spoon of finely chopped red onion into the yogurt dressing along with the herbs.

Storage & leftovers

Leftover slices keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container. The yogurt sauce is best stored separately and used within 2 days. Reheat the pizza in a hot oven or a dry pan to get the base crisp again, since the microwave leaves it soft, and add the sauce fresh after.

What to serve with it

A simple cucumber and tomato salad with a squeeze of lime cuts through the spiced lamb. Cold beer or a mint lemonade both work if it's a party.

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By Untrained ChefPublished 8 March 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026