Ingredients

  • 225 g ground lamb
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 pita breads
  • 4 ounces Greek yogurt
  • 1 chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped onion

Method

  • Lightly oil a heavy based frying pan.
  • Mix together the onion and garlic and fry gently until soft.
  • Put the minced lamb in a mixing bowl, add the onion mixture together with the oregano, cumin and lemon juice then mix thoroughly.
  • Divide the mixture into two half and shape into patties.
  • Cook the patties under a pre-heated grill for about 8-10 minutes or until the meat is cooked.
  • Carve the patties into thin slices and serve in pitta bread with the cucumber sauce. You can add salad, onions and tomatoes.
  • Sauce.
  • Peel and de-seed the cucumber. Chop the cucumber.
  • Chop the onion, add the sugar and crushed garlic.
  • Mix all ingredients together.