TURKISH LAMB PITAS WITH TOMATO SAUCE
Steps:
- For lamb:
- Combine first 13 ingredients and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl; mix to blend thoroughly. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Using moistened hands and 1/4 cup for each, shape lamb mixture into about 20 oval patties measuring approximately 3x1 1/2x1/2 inches. Arrange patties on sheet of foil.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties; cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Using slotted spoon, return patties to foil. Reserve drippings in skillet.
- For sauce:
- Heat drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, lemon juice, and allspice. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Stir in pomegranate molasses. Return patties to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until patties are cooked through and tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer patties to bowl. Tilt skillet and spoon fat off top of sauce. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened, mashing tomatoes with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return patties to sauce. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap pitas in foil; bake 12 minutes to heat.
- Simmer patties in sauce until heated through; mix in green onions. Cut pitas in half; gently open each half. Place 1 or 2 patties and some sauce into each pita half and top with dollop of yogurt.
- *A thick pomegranate syrup that is available at Middle Eastern markets and some supermarkets.
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Sundar neupane
[email protected]This recipe was a complete waste of time and ingredients. The lamb was tough, the tomato sauce was bland, and the pitas were dry. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Raip Chaudjari
[email protected]These lamb pitas were a disaster! The lamb was dry and overcooked, and the tomato sauce was watery and tasteless. The pitas were also tough and chewy.
Usman Nisar
[email protected]I didn't love this recipe. The lamb was tough and the tomato sauce was bland. The pitas were also dry.
Gisselle Aguilar
[email protected]The lamb pitas were okay. The lamb was a bit tough, but the tomato sauce was good. The pitas were also a bit dry.
ITZ KENNY BANG THOLLIE
[email protected]These lamb pitas were a bit dry, but the flavors were good. I think I would add more liquid to the tomato sauce next time.
Faisal Husnain shahzad
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was delicious. The pitas were also really soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Delia Cupido
[email protected]These lamb pitas were amazing! The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the tomato sauce was perfectly seasoned. The pitas were also really soft and fluffy.
Selina Addison
[email protected]Delicious! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the tomato sauce was flavorful and tangy. The pitas were also soft and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Priti Riya
[email protected]These lamb pitas were easy to make and turned out great! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was tangy and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Prince Kanyinji
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed these pitas. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was delicious. The pitas were also really soft and fluffy.
Ebenezer Hanson
[email protected]These lamb pitas were amazing! The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the tomato sauce was perfectly seasoned. The pitas were also really soft and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Anne Marie Smith
[email protected]The lamb pitas were a great success! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was tangy and delicious. The pitas were also soft and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Hannah Schultz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pitas turned out perfect! The dough was easy to work with and the lamb and tomato sauce were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Amir Ktk
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the tomato sauce was flavorful and tangy. We loved the combination of flavors and textures. Will definitely be making this again!