
Spiced ground lamb shaped onto skewers and seared until deeply browned, served with a bright herbed yogurt that cools the spice. Simple techniques—grating, quick chilling, and high-heat searing—make this an approachable weeknight centerpiece with Mediterranean flavors.
1 lb ground lamb
½ cup onion, finely grated
2 clove garlic, minced
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 cup plain yogurt, full-fat
1 lemon, juiced
½ cup cucumber, finely grated and squeezed
4 pita bread
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ tsp sumac
1 tbsp fresh parsley (for garnish), chopped
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

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