Yields
12
Ingredients
1 lb(454 g) ground beef or lamb
¼ cup raisins(chopped)
¼ cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoon minced fresh coriander
2 tablespoon tablespoon minced gingerroot
1 tablespoon garlic
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
4 Greek-style pita breads(no pocket)
2 cups shredded leaf or romaine lettuce
1⅓ cups cucumber/yogurt dressing
Nutritional information
No nutrition information available
Instructions
Blend first 12 ingredients together. Divide into 12 patties and form into a flattened elongated egg shape. Thread onto wooden skewers that have been soaked in water. Grease grill/med-high heat. Lay out skewers and close the lid. Check after 5 minutes and turn skewers (meat thermometer inserted in centre should be 160°F). Grill pita on both sides until slightly crisp, 2 minutes. Serve kabobs, lettuce and cucumber yogurt dressing in pitas.
CUCUMBER YOGURT DRESSING: Combine all together- 1 cup plain yogurt, ½ cup grated peeled cucumber, 1 green onion thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon l lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt and sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 1⅓ cups.
