Grilled Cumin-Lamb Pitas with Couscous and Yogurt

Name: Grilled Cumin-Lamb Pitas with Couscous and Yogurt
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 158 milliliters couscous; 1 cucumber, seeded, chopped; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh dill; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 kilograms boneless lamb sirloin, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 smalls onion, halved, thinly sliced; 6 6-inchs 6-inch-diameter pita breads; 355 milliliters plain yogurt; 0 teaspoons salt; 1 ripe tomato, chopped; 237 milliliters water

This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 648 calories, 33g of protein, and 47g of fat. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. If you have ground coriander, cucumber, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

Set strainer over large bowl. Line strainer with 2 layers of cheesecloth (do not let strainer touch bottom of bowl). Spoon yogurt into strainer.

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Yogurt

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Cheesecloth

Sieve

Bowl

Let stand at room temperature 1 hour (liquid will drain out and yogurt will thicken; discard liquid).

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Yogurt

Mix yogurt, garlic and lemon juice in small bowl. Season to taste with salt.

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Lemon Juice

Garlic

Yogurt

Salt

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Bowl

Rub cumin and coriander over lamb pieces. Thread lamb onto 6 metal skewers. (Yogurt and lamb can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.)

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Coriander

Yogurt

Cumin

Lamb

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Metal Skewers

Combine 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan. Bring to boil.

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Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Add couscous.

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Couscous

Remove from heat. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Transfer couscous to large bowl; fluff with fork. Cool to room temperature. Stir in chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, olive oil and fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper