Homemade Iskender Kebab

Ingredients

• ground lamb500 g
• onion1 large
• garlic3 cloves
• Turkish pita bread2 pieces
• Greek yogurt200 g
• clarified butter (ghee)100 g
• tomato paste2 tbsp
• olive oil3 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• ground cumin1 tsp
• smoked paprika1/2 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• fresh parsley1 bunch
• butter (optional, for serving)20 g

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop the onion and garlic. Mix the ground meat with the onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let rest for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Shape the meat into long skewers or elongated patties. Heat a little olive oil in a pan and sear the meat over high heat for 5 minutes on each side.

3. 3

   Cut the pita bread into pieces and place them on a serving dish. Sprinkle with a little vegetable broth or hot water to soften slightly.

4. 4

   Prepare the tomato sauce: melt the clarified butter (ghee) in a saucepan, add the tomato paste, a pinch of salt, and 50 ml of water. Simmer for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Cut the cooked meat into thin strips. Place it on the bread. Pour the hot tomato sauce over it, then add a generous spoonful of Greek yogurt.

6. 6

   Melt a little butter (or ghee) and pour it over the yogurt. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately with grilled vegetables or a salad.