Middle Eastern Spiced Lamb Kebabs


Description

With Middle Eastern flavours from cumin, mint, coriander and ginger, this delicious spiced lamb kebabs served in pitta breads with a refreshing cucumber and herb yoghurt, are a delicious alternative for traditional beef burgers.

Ingredients

900g lean lamb mince
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 red onion, grated
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
1 piece fresh ginger, 3cm long, peeled and grated
1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped
2 tsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tsp coriander, chopped
2 egg yolks
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 dash vegetable oil

Yoghurt sauce:
300g low fat natural yoghurt
1/2 cucumber, grated
1 large ripe tomato, chopped
1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
8 wholemeal pitta breads

Directions

1. Combine the mince, garlic and onion in a large bowl.

2. Add the turmeric, fennel seeds, cumin, ginger, chilli and seasoning to the bowl and mix well.

3. Add the herbs and egg yolks and keep mixing until thoroughly incorporated.

4. Divide the mixture into 8 evenly sized portions and shape each portion into a patty.

5. Cover a tray in cling film, lightly grease with oil and arrange the patties on top. Leave to rest in the fridge for at least an hour.

6. Preheat the oven to 200ËšC/gas mark 6.

7. Transfer the patties onto a tray lined with foil and place under a hot grill for 2 min or until browned on each side. Then, place into the oven for 10 min.

8. Meanwhile, squeeze the water out of the grated cucumber and add to a bowl along with the yoghurt, tomato, coriander and mint. Stir to combine and set aside.

9. Open each pitta bread at the top to make a pocket. Remove the burgers from the oven and serve inside the pitta with the yoghurt sauce

Enjoy!

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