Shawarma-Spiced Lamb Pita Pockets

Name: Shawarma-Spiced Lamb Pita Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 lb halal ground lamb; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 4 pita bread rounds; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 large tomato, diced; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 clove garlic, minced

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Experience street food magic at home with these incredibly flavorful Shawarma-Spiced Lamb Pita Pockets. Juicy halal ground lamb is sautéed with an authentic blend of cumin, coriander, cardamom, and paprika, creating a fragrant and savory filling that rivals your favorite takeout. Stuffed into soft, warm pita bread with crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and a generous drizzle of creamy garlic yogurt sauce (or toum), each bite is a perfect balance of warm spices, fresh vegetables, and rich meat. This recipe is quick enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough for casual entertaining, bringing the vibrant tastes of the Middle Eastern street food scene directly to your kitchen.

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Two stuffed pita pockets filled with spiced lamb and fresh vegetables, cut in half to show filling

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time12 min

Servings4 servings

Equipment

Large skilletMixing bowlsCutting board

Instructions

1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced onion until soft. Add the ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon.
2
Add cumin, coriander, cardamom, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until lamb is browned and cooked through.
3
In a small bowl, mix yogurt with minced garlic and a pinch of salt to create the sauce.
4
Warm the pita bread briefly in a toaster or oven.
5
Stuff each pita with the spiced lamb, lettuce, tomato, and a generous drizzle of garlic yogurt sauce. Serve immediately.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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