Başak Mangal Tavuk Harcı, labelled "Grill Chicken Spice Mix" on the pack, is a 60 g sachet of powdered seasoning from the Turkish brand Başak. It is made for mangal-style cooking, where chicken is coated or marinated with the mix before it meets the heat so the flavour has time to work its way into the meat.
The serving suggestion on the pack shows grilled chicken fillets with tomato slices and a green pepper. Tavuk şiş skewers, drumsticks and boneless pieces can all be cooked over charcoal, under the oven grill or in a heavy pan. A popular approach is to stir the mix into yoghurt or a little oil with lemon juice, coat the chicken and leave it in the fridge for a few hours, then serve it with grilled tomatoes and green peppers, rice or bulgur pilaf, warm flatbread and an onion and parsley salad. Follow the quantities and directions printed on the pack.
Keep the sachet in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture, and close it well if you use only part of it. The full ingredient list is printed on the pack, so check it first if you are cooking for someone with allergies or watching their salt intake.