Spiced Lamb Pitas With Fresh Mango Salsa Food

SPICED MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB PATTIES WITH PITA AND YOGURT

Steps:

• For the sauce:
• In a small bow, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice. Stir in the chopped herbs, season with salt and refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the patties and pita:
• In a bowl, use your hands to mix together all of the ingredients, except for the pita. Form the mixture into twelve 3-inch oval patties (about 1 inch thick). Arrange the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm
• Preheat a grill for at least 10 minutes and prepare it for grilling over moderately high heat. If you are using a charcoal grill, leave one area where you can grill the pita indirectly.
• Oil the grill grates and grill the patties until dark brown grill marks form on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the patties and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer, until just cooked through.
• Meanwhile, wrap the pita in foil and set the package on the top shelf of a gas grill or in the cooler spot of a charcoal grill and allow them to warm through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Wrap 2 or 3 patties in each pita, spoon some of the yogurt sauce alongside and serve with herb sprigs, passing the remaining yogurt sauce at the table.

SPICY MANGO SALSA RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except pectin in large saucepan. Bring to full rolling boil on high heat; cook 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir 5 min., skimming foam as necessary.
• Pour into clean plastic containers; cover with tight-fitting lids. Let stand at room temperature until set. (This may take up to 24 hours.)

SPICED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT-MANGO SAUCE

Steps:

• For mint-mango sauce:
• Blend all ingredients in processor until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Season with salt. Cover and chill. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
• For lamb chops:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk first 8 ingredients in small bowl. Mix oil and garlic in another bowl. Brush chops on both sides with oil mixture, then press chops into spice mixture to coat both sides. Grill chops to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to platter. Garnish with mint sprigs. Serve warm or at room temperature with sauce.

SPICED LAMB IN PITA

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl; blend well. Shape lamb mixture into four 1/4-inch-thick patties. Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb patties and sauté until brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Cut each pita bread in half; fill each half with lamb patty.

SPICED LAMB CHOPS WITH COCONUT RICE & MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Rub the tikka masala paste into the lamb chops and set aside on a plate to marinate. Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic and coriander seeds, then fry for 1-2 mins until fragrant and the coriander seeds start to pop. Add the basmati rice, coconut milk and a good pinch of salt. Bring to the boil then simmer for 12 mins (or following pack instructions), adding a splash more water if needed.
• Meanwhile, put a griddle pan over a high heat. When hot, griddle the chops for 3-4 mins for medium rare, then set aside to rest. Combine the mango with the coriander and lime. Serve the chops with the rice and mango salsa.

SPICED LAMB PITAS WITH FRESH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• 1) Heat the over to 450. Mix the cumin, ginger, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Reserve 1/4 teaspoon of the spice mix in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, sprinkle the remaining spices over the lamb and mix with a fork to combine. 2) Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, Add the lamb and all but 1/3 cup of the onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with the side of a spoon, until the lamb is fully cooked, about 9 minutes. Spoon off the fat in the pan. Stir in 1/2 cup of the chutney and continue to cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and keep warm. 3) Meanwhile, add the remaining 1/3 cup onion and 2 Tablespoons chutney, the mango, cilantro, lime juice and a pinch of salt to the reserved spices to make a salsa; stir to combine. Taste and add more lime juice if it seems sweet (it should be somewhat tangy to offset the sweetness of the meat). 4) To serve, top the pita chips with some of the lamb mixture and a bit of the salsa.