Turkish Lamb Lollipop Kebabs with Pita and Tzatziki

Name: Turkish Lamb Lollipop Kebabs with Pita and Tzatziki
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Ground lamb; Garlic; Onion; Ground cumin; Ground coriander; Smoked paprika; Salt; Black pepper; Egg; Fresh parsley; Greek yogurt; Cucumber; Garlic; Olive oil; Lemon juice; Salt and pepper; Pita bread; Olive oil; Fresh parsley leaves; Thinly sliced red onions; Lemon wedges

A Flavorful Mediterranean Twist

Savor the robust flavors of Turkish-spiced lamb kebabs complemented with refreshing tzatziki and warm pita.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Lamb Lollipops

Ground lamb

1 1/2 lbs

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Onion

1 small, grated

Ground cumin

1 tablespoon

Ground coriander

1 tablespoon

Smoked paprika

1 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Egg

1, lightly beaten

Fresh parsley

1 tablespoon, chopped

For the Tzatziki Sauce

Greek yogurt

1 cup

Cucumber

1/2, grated and drained

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Olive oil

1 tablespoon

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Pita Bread

Pita bread

4 pieces

Olive oil

for brushing

For the Garnishes

Fresh parsley leaves

Thinly sliced red onions

Lemon wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Lamb

Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, egg, and parsley.

Mix well

Mix well until combined.

Shape lollipops

Shape the mixture into lollipops around skewers, approximately 3 inches long.

Preparing the Tzatziki Sauce

Combine ingredients

In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.

Ensure the cucumber is well-drained to avoid a watery tzatziki.

Season

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Refrigerate

Refrigerate until ready to use.

Chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

Cooking Process

Grilling the Lamb Lollipops

Preheat the grill on medium-high heat and grill the lamb skewers for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked to desired doneness.

Medium-high heat, about 10 minutes.

Warming the Pita

Lightly brush pita with olive oil and warm on the grill for about 2 minutes on each side.

Medium heat, about 4 minutes total.

Assembling Garnishes

Arrange garnishes on a serving platter while kebabs are grilling.

Plating & Serving