Whether you spell it kefta or köfte or kufte or some other variation, you can find versions of these lamb or beef meatballs throughout the Middle East. The seasoning mixture here is simple, with spices you should already have on your shelf and you can play around, adding fresh or dried mint, grated onion, or a pinch of cinnamon. And if you like a garlicky yogurt sauce, by all means, add a minced clove.
Provided by Kristin Donnelly
Categories Sandwich Ground Lamb Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Coriander Cumin Sandwich Theory
Yield Makes 4 to 6 pita sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the sauce:
- In a small bow, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice. Stir in the chopped herbs, season with salt and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For the patties and pita:
- In a bowl, use your hands to mix together all of the ingredients, except for the pita. Form the mixture into twelve 3-inch oval patties (about 1 inch thick). Arrange the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm
- Preheat a grill for at least 10 minutes and prepare it for grilling over moderately high heat. If you are using a charcoal grill, leave one area where you can grill the pita indirectly.
- Oil the grill grates and grill the patties until dark brown grill marks form on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the patties and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer, until just cooked through.
- Meanwhile, wrap the pita in foil and set the package on the top shelf of a gas grill or in the cooler spot of a charcoal grill and allow them to warm through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Wrap 2 or 3 patties in each pita, spoon some of the yogurt sauce alongside and serve with herb sprigs, passing the remaining yogurt sauce at the table.
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mhiz favy
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The patties were so moist and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Mn Mm
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The lamb patties are juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce is the perfect complement. I would definitely make this again.
Waseem Malik
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The patties are moist and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce is the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.
Brawl Stars
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The lamb patties are incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce is a delicious complement. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.
Daniel Sekpey
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The patties were so moist and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdilaahi Raage
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The lamb patties are juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce is the perfect complement. I would definitely make this again.
Janice March
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The patties are moist and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce is the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.
Cynthia Mag
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The lamb patties are incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce is a delicious complement. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.
Universal Freedom
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The patties were so moist and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Daymon Kellum
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The lamb patties are juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce is the perfect complement. I would definitely make this again.