Moroccan Lamb in Pita

Prep Time: 45 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

My husband fancies himself as king of the grill. He makes these delicious and spicy lamb burgers and they are always a hit with our friends and family.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 lbs ground lamb

4 pita pockets

1 cup torn lettuce leaf

1/2 cup diced tomato

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 fresh coarse ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron thread

3/4 cup plain yogurt

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions:

1. Add all the seasoning mix ingredients to a dry heavy sauce or saute pan over medium heat.
2. Stir for approximately 1 minute or until fragrant; remove from heat source.
3. In a big mixing bowl, add the lamb, seasoning mix, and 3 tablespoons cold water.
4. Gently mix together with your hands (don't overwork the meat).
5. Wet your hands and shape mixture into 4 patties, approximately 3/4 inch thick each.
6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to grill.
7. Right before you are ready to grill: whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
8. Lighty spray or brush the patties with olive oil.
9. Grill over medium direct heat for 7-9 minutes (medium-doneness), turn once half-way through gill time.
10. Place lamb patties inside pita pockets and add a large spoonful of yogurt sauce.
11. Slip in a little lettuce and tomato and serve.

By RecipeOfHealth.com