Grilled Lamb Kebob Sandwich with Pickled Red Onions and Cilantro Mint Sauce
- 1 large onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno chile, seeded and chopped
- 4 green onions, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Pinch of cumin
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped ginger
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups yogurt
- 2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 1 inch cubes
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
- 8 Pita breads, 1-inch of top cut off to open pocket
- Place all ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Place ginger, garlic and chile in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add the onions, cilantro, mint, lime juice and cumin and process until coarsely chopped.
- Add the yogurt and process until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper
- Preheat grill.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet on the grill or sideburner.
- Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft.
- Add the spices and continue to cook for 2 minutes, let cool for 5 minutes.
- Place yogurt in a medium bowl and add the onion/spice mixture.
- Add the lamb cubes, cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
- Remove the lamb from the marinade, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Thread 4 to 5 lamb cubes on each skewer and grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
- Place 4 to 5 pieces of lamb in each pita, add some of the red onions and drizzle with the yogurt sauce.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/grilled-lamb-kebob-sandwich-with-pickled-red-onions-and-cilantro-mint-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)