Adana Kebab

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 lb ground veal
• 4 teaspoons olive oil, for brushing on pita's
• 4 teaspoons salted butter, small cubes
• 2 red bell peppers, minced
• 2 medium yellow onions, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 medium red onions, sliced very thin
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 8 pieces pita bread or naan bread
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons sumac, can be found in any middle eastern store.or you can omit this step

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl add lamb and veal.

2. 2

   Then add minced bell peppers and onions.

3. 3

   Add all spices and mix well.

4. 4

   Cover and put in fridge overnight.

5. 5

   Mix red onion,sumac,lemon juice in small bowl cover and put in fridge.

6. 6

   Using your hands shape mixture into 6 inch long kebabs and about 2 inches wide.

7. 7

   Place on a hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.

8. 8

   Kebabs will be done when they feel spongy.

9. 9

   When done place kebab inside of pita.

10. 10

    top with yogurt sauce and sliced red onion mixture.

11. 11

    This can also be served with a side of Turkish Pilaf.