Ingredients
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1 lb ground lamb
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1 lb ground veal
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4 teaspoons olive oil, for brushing on pita's
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1 red bell pepper, minced
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1 medium yellow onion, minced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup yogurt
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1 teaspoon sumac
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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8 pieces pita bread or 8 pieces naan bread
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2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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2 teaspoons cumin
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2 teaspoons black pepper
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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2 teaspoons sumac, can be found in any middle eastern store.or you can omit this step
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4 teaspoons salted butter, small cubes
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2 medium red onions, sliced very thin
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add lamb and veal.
- Then add minced bell peppers and onions.
- Add all spices and mix well.
- Cover and put in fridge overnight.
- Mix red onion,sumac,lemon juice in small bowl cover and put in fridge.
- Using your hands shape mixture into 6 inch long kebabs and about 2 inches wide.
- Place on a hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Kebabs will be done when they feel spongy.
- When done place kebab inside of pita.
- top with yogurt sauce and sliced red onion mixture.
- This can also be served with a side of Turkish Pilaf.