How to prepare Grilled Lamb-Stuffed Pitas with Yogurt Sauce ?

Preparation:    

Preparation time: 15 mins 

Cooking time: 20 mins 

Serving: 6

Ingredients:

  Sauce

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup minced fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

  Sandwiches

• 1 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• 4 (8-inch) pita bread

Instructions:

1. Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.

2. Pulse onion and cilantro in a food processor until finely chopped, 10 to 12 pulses, scraping downsides of the bowl as needed. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in oil, lemon zest and juice, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne, and cinnamon. Add lamb and knead gently with your hands until thoroughly combined.

3. Using kitchen shears, cut around the perimeter of each pita and separate into 2 halves. Place 4 thicker halves on the counter with interiors facing up. Divide lamb mixture into 4 equal portions and place 1 portion in the centre of each pita half. Using a spatula, gently spread lamb mixture into even layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Top each with thinner pita half. Press each sandwich firmly until lamb mixture spreads to ¼ inch from edge of pita. Transfer sandwiches to a large plate, cover with plastic wrap and set aside. (Sandwiches may be held for up to 1 hour before grilling.)

4. Open bottom vent completely. Light large chimney starter two-thirds filled with charcoal briquettes (4 quarts). When top coals are partially covered with ash, pour evenly over grill. Set cooking grate in place, cover, and open lid vent completely. Heat grill until hot, about 5 minutes.

5. Clean and oil cooking grate. Place sandwiches on grill, cover, and cook until bottoms are evenly browned and edges are starting to crisp, 7 to 10 minutes, moving sandwiches as needed to ensure even cooking. Flip sandwiches, cover grill and continue to cook until second sides are evenly browned and edges are crisp, 7 to 10 minutes longer. Transfer sandwiches to cutting board and cut each in half crosswise. Transfer sandwiches to a platter and serve, passing sauce separately.

Posted by Coba Grills and we thank The Splendid Table for this delicious recipe and the recipe link is https://www.splendidtable.org/recipes/grilled-lamb-stuffed-pitas-with-yogurt-sauce