NYC Most Famous Lamb Over Rice Gyro Platter

Name: NYC Most Famous Lamb Over Rice Gyro Platter
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 lb. Lamb meat, minced; 1 medium white Onion; 1 tsp of salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp cayenne pepper powder; 1 tsp paprika powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; ½ tsp dried oregano; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; Butter; 2 cups shredded Iceberg lettuce; 2 diced cucumbers; 2 diced tomatoes, seeds removed; 1 cup boiled chickpeas; 2 tablespoons black olives, sliced; 1 tsp lime juice; 2 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked for 15 minutes; 2 tbsp butter or ghee; 1 chopped onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cardamom pod; 2 tsp chicken powder or chicken cube; 2 tsp turmeric or 3-4 saffron strands; 2 ½ cup boiling water; 1 tsp salt; ½ cup Greek yogurt; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 red jalapeño pepper

Instructions

Prep:15min

Halal cart lamb over rice is a famous Middle Eastern-style lamb platter served with lamb meat, turmeric rice, sauces, and salad. It is the most famous street food in NYC halal trucks, especially The Halal Guys! According to Wikipedia Reports, Muslims contribute 9% of the total New York population. Since Muslims are a significant part of the NYC population and a third large ethnic group, we have seen many halal trucks in the city. These carts are popular because of their diverse cultural foods and cuisine. The question arises of how I explore this delicious platter. I have always loved these trucks' Middle Eastern lamb and rice recipe and have been their frequent customer since 2016. I met a Hijabi seller, Lyla, who serves these chicken and lamb gyro platters there. Lyla invited me to her house and served me a meal. The curiosity of my inner chef rises, and I requested her to tell me the secret recipe. She laughed and said that the taste comes from love and dedication. We made the recipe together, and it turned out amazing. Cooked lamb meat, turmeric rice, white sauce, hot sauce, salad, and lettuce are all in one platter, making it a perfect lunch or dinner. Lamb meat is blended with onion, black pepper, cayenne pepper, black pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, lime juice, and breadcrumbs until smooth. The baked meat is much like a meatloaf when baked, which is cut into cube-shaped slices and then seared on a grill pan. This alone can be served as dinner, but the platter just hit different!

Updated at: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:19:06 GMT