Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 to 2 1/2 pounds boneless leg or shoulder of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes with some of the fat attached
- 6 warm pita breads, for serving
- Yogurt Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, mint, salt, cumin, paprika, pepper, and olive oil. Add the lamb to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
Soak 8 to 10 bamboo skewers in warm water for about 1 hour before assembling the kabobs.
Preheat the grill to high, and lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. Thread the lamb onto the soaked skewers and place on the grill, turning to evenly cook, about 12 to 14 minutes.
Drizzle the pitas with sauce, then wrap the pita around the meat on the skewer, fold over and twist the skewer off the meat. Serve.
Yogurt Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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By Sarrita
Hilllboro Beach
on August 29, 2011
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Perfect spice combination for lamb.. Would probably work for other meats as well. The yogurt is an ideal compliment to the dish. I added garlic to the marinade as well as a touch to the yogurt.
Definitely one of my favorites!
By k8flyn_10487818
tampa, FL
on June 03, 2008
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This marinade made my 4$ lamb steaks taste like a million bucks! My picky husband loved it.
By lauren.ness_8055488
west chester, PA
on August 25, 2007
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I made this for a dinner party. I used chicken breast instead of lamb. Everyone loved it with the yogurt sauce. A huge hit!
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