SPICED LAMB PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Spiced Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Amy H.

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 22

FOR THE SAUCE
1 c plain full-fat or low-fat yogurt
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill
salt & pepper to taste
FOR THE PATTIES
2 lb ground lamb
2/3 c bread crumbs
1 Tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
ground pepper to taste
MISC.
6 pitas rounds
extra chopped parsley or cilantro (optional)
chopped lettuce (optional)
sliced cucmbers (optional)
sliced tomatoes (optional)
diced red onion (optional)

Steps:

1. In a small bow, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice. Add the 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley and chopped dill. Chill in fridge until ready to use.
2. In a large bowl, mix together Lamb, bread crumbs, garlic, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Continue to mix with hands until thoroughly combined.
3. Pat mixture into twelve 3-inch oval patties (about 1 inch thick). Arrange the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm.
4. Oil the grill grates and preheat the grill.
5. Grill the patties over medium high heat about seven minutes. Flip the patties and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer, completely cooked.
6. While patties are grilling, wrap the pita in aluminum foil and place on an unused portion of the grill or throw in a warm oven until for 5 minutes or so or until warmed through.
7. Place two lamb patties in pita, drizzle with yogurt sauce and sprinkle with more fresh parsley and fresh veggies of your choice, fold or wrap, and enjoy!
8. Optional Directions for Rainiy day: Line the bottom of a broiler pan with aluminum foil (makes clean up easier) Then spray top with nonstick cooking spray. Place patties on broiler pan. Broil 6 inches from heat for about 6 minutes per side or until completely cooked.