SPICED MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB PATTIES WITH PITA AND YOGURT
Whether you spell it kefta or köfte or kufte or some other variation, you can find versions of these lamb or beef meatballs throughout the Middle East. The seasoning mixture here is simple, with spices you should already have on your shelf and you can play around, adding fresh or dried mint, grated onion, or a pinch of cinnamon. And if you like a garlicky yogurt sauce, by all means, add a minced clove.
Provided by Kristin Donnelly
Categories Sandwich Ground Lamb Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Coriander Cumin Sandwich Theory
Yield Makes 4 to 6 pita sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the sauce:
- In a small bow, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice. Stir in the chopped herbs, season with salt and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For the patties and pita:
- In a bowl, use your hands to mix together all of the ingredients, except for the pita. Form the 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
- Preheat a grill for at least 10 minutes and prepare it for grilling over moderately high heat. If you are using a charcoal grill, leave one area where you can grill the pita indirectly.
- Oil the grill grates and grill the patties until dark brown grill marks form on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the patties and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer, until just cooked through.
- Meanwhile, wrap the pita in foil and set the package on the top shelf of a gas grill or in the cooler spot of a charcoal grill and allow them to warm through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Wrap 2 or 3 patties in each pita, spoon some of the yogurt sauce alongside and serve with herb sprigs, passing the remaining yogurt sauce at the table.
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Md Rejaul
[email protected]I love the flavor of these patties. The spices are perfectly balanced and the lamb is cooked to perfection.
Mohammed Joseph
[email protected]These patties are a great way to use up leftover pita bread. I always have some leftover pita bread after making hummus and this is a great way to use it up.
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[email protected]I made these patties for my picky eater and he loved them! He said they were the best lamb patties he had ever had.
Ritesh Gupta
[email protected]These patties are a great way to get your kids to eat lamb. My kids love them and they are a healthy way to get them to eat protein.
Ety 19
[email protected]I love the yogurt sauce that is served with these patties. It is the perfect way to cool down the spiciness of the patties.
Far Din
[email protected]These patties are perfect for a summer cookout. They are easy to make and can be cooked on the grill or in the oven.
Bama Baby
[email protected]I made these patties for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.
Rakin Islam
[email protected]These patties are a great way to use up leftover lamb. I always have some leftover lamb after Easter and this is a great way to use it up.
Preshi Magar
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. I have made these patties with lamb, beef, and turkey and they have all been delicious. I also like to experiment with different spices to create different flavors.
Isabel Torres
[email protected]I made these patties with ground beef instead of lamb and they were still very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Usama Shiekh
[email protected]These patties were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Fithawi Ashebr
[email protected]I made these patties for my husband's birthday dinner and he loved them! He said they were the best lamb patties he had ever had.
Shahziab Jan
[email protected]These patties were delicious! The spices were perfectly balanced and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
khalid smile
[email protected]I love how easy these patties were to make. I was able to get them on the table in under 30 minutes. They were also a big hit with my family.
Sallahudin Lak
[email protected]These lamb patties were a hit at my dinner party! They were so flavorful and juicy, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.