Gyros
8 ounces lean minced lamb
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
Cucumber and Yogurt Sauce
1 medium tomato, sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
2 pita pocket breads, slit on edges
Lightly oil a heavy based frying pan. Mix together the onion and garlic and fry
gently until soft. Put the minced lamb in a mixing bowl, add the onion mixture
together with the oregano, cumin and lemon juice then mix thoroughly. Divide the
mixture into two and shape into patties
Cook the patties under a preheated grill
for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked.
Carve the patties into
thin slices and serve in pita pockets with the onion, tomato and cucumber sauce. |