Description
Crispy grilled pita stuffed with seasoned ground lamb, herbs, and spices, served warm with creamy labneh.
Ingredients
- 900 g ground lamb
- 1 white onion, grated
- 1 tablespoon mashed garlic
- 0.5 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 5 pita breads, halved
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Neutral oil, for cooking
- Labneh, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Cut pita breads in half and gently open each pocket.
- Stuff each pita with the lamb mixture, spreading evenly.
- Brush the outside lightly with olive oil.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan with neutral oil over medium heat.
- Cook stuffed pitas for 4–5 minutes per side until crispy and cooked through.
- Remove, rest briefly, then slice and serve with labneh.
Notes
- Press pitas gently while cooking for even crisping.
- Avoid overstuffing to ensure even cooking.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes