Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb / 500g lamb mince ((ground lamb) (or substitute with beef))
  • 1 small onion (, grated or minced using a food processor - about 1/4 cup (white, brown or yellow) (Note 1))
  • 1 garlic clove (, minced)
  • 1/4 cup pistachio nuts (, ground (Optional. I use my food processor) (Note 2))
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt ((table salt, not flakes, use 2 1/2 tsp if using kosher or sea salt flakes))
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup plain yoghurt ((I use Greek))
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 garlic clove (, minced)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Pita bread or lebanese flat bread (, warmed)
  • Lettuce leaves of choice
  • Sliced tomato
  • Sliced red onion

Instruction

  • Mix together Yoghurt Sauce ingredients and place in the refrigerator to allow the flavours to develop.
  • Place the Kebab ingredients except the oil in a bowl and use your hands to just combine (don't over mix).
  • Divide into 8 portions and mould onto skewers.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add skewers (I could fit all in, placing them in alternating directions) and cook for 8 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
  • Meanwhile, slice tomatoes and red onion.
  • Serve kebabs with pita bread, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and yoghurt sauce on the side. Wedges of lemon are also a great accompaniment.