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The typical [[North African]] flavours are unmistakable in this dish. Ideally accompanied by [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], [[Salad|salad]], [[Lemon wedges|lemon wedges]] and [[Yoghurt|yogurt]].

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|TotalCalories = 2063
|PortionCalories = 1031
|DatePublished=31st October 2012
|Author=JuliaBalbilla
|ImageComment = Lamb pittas
|Servings = Serves 2
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 30 minutes
|PrepTime = 10 minutes
|CookTime = 20 minutes
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====Best recipe review====

''Finger food''

4.6/5 

We don't often have lamb, and minced, even less. This is a great way to use it and it's not too greasy.

 [[User:PSmith|Paul R Smith]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 2 teaspoons [[Coriander seeds|coriander seeds]]
| 1 teaspoon white [[Cumin seeds|cumin seeds]]
| ½ teaspoon [[Chilli powder|chilli powder]]
| ¼ teaspoon [[Ground cinnamon|ground cinnamon]]
| [[Sea Salt|sea salt]] and [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]]
| 2 tablespoons [[Olive oil|olive oil]]
| 1 [[Onion|onion]], peeled and chopped
| 2 Cloves of [[Garlic|garlic]], peeled and crushed
| 250 g [[Minced|minced]] [[Lamb|lamb]]
| 4 [[Pitta breads|pitta breads]]
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'''to garnish'''
* 1 tablespoon [[Sesame seeds|sesame seeds]]
* 125 ml [[Yoghurt|yogurt]]

===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Powder the [[Coriander|coriander]], [[Cumin|cumin]], ([[Cinnamon|cinnamon]] if sticks) in a [[Coffee grinder|coffee grinder]].
| Heat the [[Oil|oil]] in a [[Frying pan|frying pan]], add the [[Onion|onion]], [[Garlic|garlic]] and all of the [[Spices|spices]] and gently [[Stir fry|stir fry]] for 7 minutes.
| Turn up the heat a little and add the [[Lamb|lamb]]. [[Fry]] for 9 minutes, stirring often.
| Stir in the fresh [[Coriander|coriander]] and serve.
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===Serving suggestions===
Serve in [[Pitta breads|pitta breads]] with a little [[Salad|salad]] and sliced tomaotes, sprinkle with [[Sesame seeds|sesame seeds]] and serve with [[Yoghurt|yogurt]] as a [[Side dish|side dish]]
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[[Category:Recipes]]
[[Category:Greek recipes]]
[[Category:Lamb recipes]]
[[Category:North African recipes]]
[[Category:Snacks and light bites]]
[[Category:Stir fried]]

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