Grilled Cumin-Lamb Pitas with Couscous and Yogurt Recipe

Name: Grilled Cumin-Lamb Pitas with Couscous and Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 1/4 pounds boneless lamb sirloin, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup couscous; 1/2 cucumber, seeded, chopped; 1 ripe tomato, chopped; 1/2 small onion, halved, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 6 6-inch-diameter pita breads

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 1/4 pounds boneless lamb sirloin, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup couscous
1/2 cucumber, seeded, chopped
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1/2 small onion, halved, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
6 6-inch-diameter pita breads

1
Set strainer over large bowl.
2
Line strainer with 2 layers of cheesecloth (do not let strainer touch bottom of bowl).
3
Spoon yogurt into strainer.
4
Let stand at room temperature 1 hour (liquid will drain out and yogurt will thicken; discard liquid).
5
Mix yogurt, garlic and lemon juice in small bowl.
6
Season to taste with salt.
7
Rub cumin and coriander over lamb pieces.
8
Thread lamb onto 6 metal skewers.
9
(Yogurt and lamb can be prepared 4 hours ahead.
10
Cover separately and chill.)
11
Combine 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan.
12
Bring to boil.
13
Add couscous.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
16
Transfer couscous to large bowl; fluff with fork.
17
Cool to room temperature.
18
Stir in chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, olive oil and fresh dill.
19
Season with salt and pepper.
20
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
21
Grill lamb to desired doneness, turning frequently, about 10 minutes for medium-rare.
22
Transfer to platter.
23
Sprinkle with salt.
24
Grill pitas until heated through and lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side.
25
Place 1 pita on each of 6 plates.
26
Spread yogurt mixture evenly over pitas.
27
Spoon couscous down center of pitas.
28
Slide lamb off skewers onto couscous.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, 2 garlic cloves, pressed, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Grilled Cumin-Lamb Pitas with Couscous and Yogurt falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Cumin-Lamb Pitas with Couscous and Yogurt

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