Shish Kebab

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2 pounds boneless lamb cut from the leg with its fat into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup high-quality full-fat plain yogurt

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons onion juice (from 1 grated medium-size onion)

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

8 (10-inch) metal or wooden skewers

4 pita bread

1 cup Cacik, recipe follows

CACIK (YOGURT AND CUCUMBER SAUCE)

1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated

Salt, to taste

3 garlic cloves, mashed

2 cups thick, high-quality full-fat plain yogurt

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

3/4 teaspoon dried mint

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil