Lahmacun (turkish Spiced Lamb Pita)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (add a bit more if you want a more intense flavor)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander (add a bit more if you want a more intense flavor)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, minced
• 4 (12 inch) pita bread or 4 (12 inch) naan bread
• 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley (garnish)
• 1/4 cup chopped onion (garnish)
• 1/4 cup tomato, diced (garnish)
• 1 lemon, cut into quarters (garnish)

Recipe

• 1 heat the olive oil in a large skillet, add the onions and cook until they are soft. add the spices and ground lamb, cook until the meat is evenly browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
• 2 stir in the tomato paste, salt and parsley, cook for another minute. set aside to cool. can be made ahead.
• 3 when ready to cook, heat a griddle or large cast iron pan very hot. to four pitas, divide lamb mixture and top each pita with mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. one at a time, place on grill and heat for 5 minutes. remove to plate.
• 4 put 1/4 of the parsley, onions and tomatoes on the pita. squeeze a lemon wedge over the top. roll the pita up like a crepe. wrap it in parchment to make it easier to eat or spear it with a toothpick to keep it closed.