Lamb Kebab Souvlaki With Tzatziki

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground lamb, preferably leg, with all the fat
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 dash cayenne

For the tzatziki

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (no other yoghurt will do) or sour cream
• 1 garlic clove, minced very fine
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 5 fresh mint leaves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, minced
• 1/4 cup cucumber, grated, squeezed dry (unpeeled, washed)

Garnish

• fresh tomato, slices
• thinly sliced onion
• minced parsley
• grilled pita bread

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, knead the ground lamb with the onion, butter, spices, salt, pepper and cayenne.

2. 2

   Form into sausages of about 4-5 inches in length.

3. 3

   Cover a nd leave in the fridge for about an hour.

4. 4

   Prepare the sauce.

5. 5

   In a bowl, whisk together the yoghurt, olive oil, vinegar, mint, cucumber and dill.

6. 6

   Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

8. 8

   (this is also great on the bbq) Grill the kebabs until brown and crusty on all sides, and cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.

9. 9

   Get some grilled pita breads.

10. 10

    Place 1 or 2 kebabs inside each pita and add some slices of tomato, onion, some tzatziki, and a generous sprinkling of parlsey.

11. 11

    Roll up as tightly as you can without mushing up your sandwich, and wrap a piece of aluminum foil around bottom to catch any drips.

12. 12

    Enjoy one of the best sandwiches you've ever had.