| Minced lamb pittas | |
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| Lamb pittas | |
| Servings: | Serves 2 |
| Ready in: | 30 minutes |
| Prep. time: | 10 minutes |
| Cook time: | 20 minutes |
| Difficulty: | 
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| Recipe author: | JuliaBalbilla |
| First published: | 31st October 2012 |
The typical North African flavours are unmistakable in this dish. Ideally accompanied by tomatoes, salad, lemon wedges and yogurt.
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon white cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 Cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 250 g minced lamb
- 4 pitta breads
to garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 small carton of yogurt
Method
- Powder the coriander, cumin, (cinnamon if sticks) in a coffee grinder.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion, garlic and all of the spices and gently stir fry for 7 minutes.
- Turn up the heat a little and add the lamb. Fry for 9 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the fresh coriander and serve.
Serving suggestions
Serve in pitta breads with a little salad and sliced tomaotes, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with yogurt as a side dish
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