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To make the sausage, put ground lamb in a mixing bowl.
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Using a spice mill or mortar and pestle, grind cumin, coriander, black pepper and allspice.
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Add to lamb, along with salt, cayenne, cinnamon, paprika and garlic.
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Mix well with hands to incorporate.
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Fry a little piece of the mixture in a small skillet.
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Taste for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary.
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Mix again and refrigerate at least 2 hours or, preferably, overnight.
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Form mixture into 24 two-ounce patties.
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To make the vinaigrette, grind cumin, coriander and caraway.
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Combine with paprika and a good pinch of cayenne in a small bowl.
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Add garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and salt.
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Whisk in olive oil.
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Light a charcoal grill or use a grill pan.
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The heat should be moderate.
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Grill sausages, in batches if necessary, for about 2 minutes per side, until just done.
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Keep warm.
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Paint onion slices with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until softened slightly, about 2 minutes per side.
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Repeat with zucchini.
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Keep at room temperature.
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Line a large platter with lettuce leaves and pile sausages in the middle.
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Arrange onions and zucchini around the platter.
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Salt the tomatoes and distribute.
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Whisk the vinaigrette, then drizzle over everything.
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Sprinkle with cilantro and mint, and serve with warm pita breads, if desired.