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Posted on 23 Mar 2017

Dear Indians, The Shawarma You're Eating Is Wrong And We Need To Fix That

First things first — learn how to pronounce the name right.

by Sonia Mariam Thomas

BuzzFeed Staff, India

Hello friends and patrons of gastronomy.

Today, I am here to speak of the humble shawarma.

Its unassuming nature and meaty (or falafel-y) goodness have made it a worldwide favourite.

But, I have some problems with the way this wonderful creation has been misrepresented by many.

I know I sound like one of these friends of yours. But, bear with me.

Let's begin with the basics — It's pronounced Shah-Wer-Maa. Not Shorma. Not Shwarma. In case you're still confused, here's a clip to help you out:

Yes, friends. Echo my thoughts.

My second, larger problem with this is what people serve inside the shawarma. Let me illustrate. This is NOT a shawarma.

This has way too many vegetables to qualify.

THIS IS PROBABLY SALAD. IT'S NOT A SHAWARMA. I AM SORRY. I AM JUST BLINDED BY RAGE NOW.

WHY ARE YOU SERVING SHAWARMAS IN TORTILLAS????? YOUR SHAWARMA IS A BABY AND MUST BE SECURELY WRAPPED IN THE LOVING ARMS OF PITA BREAD. WHAT IS THIS.

I am not the only person with this problem.

Rule of thumb: If there are more than two vegetables in your shawarma, it's a wrap. Maybe a roll. Call it a frankie, if you must. But, it's not a shawarma.

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Dear Indians, The Shawarma You're Eating Is Wrong And We Need To Fix That

Hello friends and patrons of gastronomy.

Today, I am here to speak of the humble shawarma.

Its unassuming nature and meaty (or falafel-y) goodness have made it a worldwide favourite.

But, I have some problems with the way this wonderful creation has been misrepresented by many.

I know I sound like one of these friends of yours. But, bear with me.

Let's begin with the basics — It's pronounced Shah-Wer-Maa. Not Shorma. Not Shwarma. In case you're still confused, here's a clip to help you out:

View this video on YouTube

Yes, friends. Echo my thoughts.

My second, larger problem with this is what people serve inside the shawarma. Let me illustrate. This is NOT a shawarma.

This has way too many vegetables to qualify.

THIS IS PROBABLY SALAD. IT'S NOT A SHAWARMA. I AM SORRY. I AM JUST BLINDED BY RAGE NOW.

WHY ARE YOU SERVING SHAWARMAS IN TORTILLAS????? YOUR SHAWARMA IS A BABY AND MUST BE SECURELY WRAPPED IN THE LOVING ARMS OF PITA BREAD. WHAT IS THIS.

I am not the only person with this problem.

Rule of thumb: If there are more than two vegetables in your shawarma, it's a wrap. Maybe a roll. Call it a frankie, if you must. But, it's not a shawarma.

This is a shawarma. All with the perfect side of fries.

With exactly two vegetables and meat, this specimen qualifies as well.

Save the shawarma. Educate everyone you know.

Dear Indians, The Shawarma You're Eating Is Wrong And We Need To Fix That

Hello friends and patrons of gastronomy.

Today, I am here to speak of the humble shawarma.

Its unassuming nature and meaty (or falafel-y) goodness have made it a worldwide favourite.

But, I have some problems with the way this wonderful creation has been misrepresented by many.

I know I sound like one of these friends of yours. But, bear with me.

Let's begin with the basics — It's pronounced Shah-Wer-Maa. Not Shorma. Not Shwarma. In case you're still confused, here's a clip to help you out:

View this video on YouTube

Yes, friends. Echo my thoughts.

My second, larger problem with this is what people serve inside the shawarma. Let me illustrate. This is NOT a shawarma.

This has way too many vegetables to qualify.

THIS IS PROBABLY SALAD. IT'S NOT A SHAWARMA. I AM SORRY. I AM JUST BLINDED BY RAGE NOW.

WHY ARE YOU SERVING SHAWARMAS IN TORTILLAS????? YOUR SHAWARMA IS A BABY AND MUST BE SECURELY WRAPPED IN THE LOVING ARMS OF PITA BREAD. WHAT IS THIS.

I am not the only person with this problem.

Rule of thumb: If there are more than two vegetables in your shawarma, it's a wrap. Maybe a roll. Call it a frankie, if you must. But, it's not a shawarma.

This is a shawarma. All with the perfect side of fries.

With exactly two vegetables and meat, this specimen qualifies as well.

Save the shawarma. Educate everyone you know.

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