MOROCCAN LAMB IN PITA

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Moroccan Lamb In Pita image

Number Of Ingredients 23

FOR THE SEASONING MIX:
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground saffron threads
1 1/4 pounds ground lamb
FOR THE SAUCE:
3/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for the lamb patties
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 pita bread pockets
1 cup torn lettuce
1/2 cup diced fresh tomato

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE SEASONING MIX: In a small, dry, heavy sauté pan combine the seasoning mix ingredients and cook over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.In a large bowl combine the lamb with the seasoning mix and 3 tablespoons cold water. Lightly mix with your hands don't overwork the meat. With wet hands, lightly shape the meat into four equal-sized patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Cover and refrigerate until ready to grill.JUST BEFORE GRILLING THE PATTIES, MAKE THE SAUCE: In a small bowl whisk together the sauce ingredients.Lightly brush or spray the lamb patties with the extra-virgin olive oil. Grill over Direct Medium heat until the lamb is medium, 7 to 9 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Grill the pita over Direct Medium heat until toasted, 30 to 60 seconds, turning once halfway through grilling time.Slip the lamb patties inside the pita pockets along with a heaping spoonful of the yogurt sauce. Top with the lettuce and tomato. Serve immediately.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Asad Alo
[email protected]

This was a great recipe! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pita bread was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


nonstain omos
[email protected]

I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Leaj Nabulya
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pita bread was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Khan Waseem
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely make this again.


Sarmila Rajbanshi
[email protected]

This was a great recipe! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pita bread was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Han khan
[email protected]

I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


katherine double
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pita bread was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


HASSANA ZUBAIRU
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely make this again.


Thomas W Young
[email protected]

This was a great recipe! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pita bread was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Tifashe Ayodeji
[email protected]

I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


master savage
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pita bread was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Naeem Awan
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely make this again.


OpAlok YT
[email protected]

This was a great recipe! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pita bread was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Cathie Rosa
[email protected]

I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The lamb was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ibnan Soo
[email protected]

This recipe was absolutely delicious! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pita bread was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #lunch     #main-dish     #lamb-sheep     #african     #barbecue     #moroccan     #sandwiches     #meat     #equipment     #grilling