TURKISH LAMB PITAS WITH TOMATO SAUCE
Steps:
- For lamb:
- Combine first 13 ingredients and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl; mix to blend thoroughly. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Using moistened hands and 1/4 cup for each, shape lamb mixture into about 20 oval patties measuring approximately 3x1 1/2x1/2 inches. Arrange patties on sheet of foil.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties; cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Using slotted spoon, return patties to foil. Reserve drippings in skillet.
- For sauce:
- Heat drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, lemon juice, and allspice. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Stir in pomegranate molasses. Return patties to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until patties are cooked through and tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer patties to bowl. Tilt skillet and spoon fat off top of sauce. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened, mashing tomatoes with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return patties to sauce. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap pitas in foil; bake 12 minutes to heat.
- Simmer patties in sauce until heated through; mix in green onions. Cut pitas in half; gently open each half. Place 1 or 2 patties and some sauce into each pita half and top with dollop of yogurt.
- *A thick pomegranate syrup that is available at Middle Eastern markets and some supermarkets.
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Sj Saiful
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Marahall Hearrell
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tirasha Crawford
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lamb and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Bolaji
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Savanna Holloway
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Phillip Chitangirofa
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the lamb and the tomato sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Sadiki
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
The fokan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Chris Lonie
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lamb and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Kris Tonner
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lamb, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ismael Pacheco
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Chinapineapple Hehe
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the lamb and the tomato sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Sadia Khusbu
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Andrei Mogosin
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Emmanuella Ike
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lamb and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Zodwa Femele
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Amanda Gwala
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Mario noe Lopez
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! The flavors were amazing and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
dilnesheen khan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with some rice and it was a hit with my family.
Sahib Habib
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the tomato sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.