Moroccan Lamb in Pita

Ingredients

• ground lamb
• pita pockets
• lettuce leaf
• diced tomato
• kosher salt
• ground ginger
• ground cumin
• turmeric
• ground cinnamon
• ground allspice
• fresh coarse ground black pepper
• ground cardamom
• saffron thread
• plain yogurt
• red onions
• fresh dill
• of fresh mint
• fresh lime juice

Preparation

1. 1add all the seasoning mix ingredients to a dry heavy sauce or saute pan over medium heat
2. 2stir for approximately 1 minute or until fragrant
3. 3remove from heat source
4. 4in a big mixing bowl , add the lamb , seasoning mix , and 3 tablespoons cold water
5. 5gently mix together with your hands
6. 6wet your hands and shape mixture into 4 patties , approximately 3 / 4 inch thick each
7. 7cover and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to grill
8. 8right before you are ready to grill: whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl
9. 9lighty spray or brush the patties with olive oil
10. 10grill over medium direct heat for 7-9 minutes , turn once half-way through gill time
11. 11place lamb patties inside pita pockets and add a large spoonful of yogurt sauce
12. 12slip in a little lettuce and tomato and serve