MINI LAMB PITAS

500g lamb mince

1 egg, beaten

2 tsp (10ml) dried oreganum

½ tsp (3ml) dried chilli flakes

2 garlic cloves, crushed

½ cup (125ml) natural yoghurt

1 tbsp (15ml) olive or avocado oil

4 small pita bread pockets

lettuce, sliced red onion and tomato,

to serve

In a bowl, combine the mince, egg, oreganum, chilli and half the garlic. Mix well and season to taste.

Shape the mixture into 6 flattened patties. Cover and chill until required.

Mix the remaining garlic into the yoghurt and season well.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the patties for 4-5 minutes, until cooked through. Drain on paper towel.

Cut a slit inside each pita pocket and fill with lettuce, a patty, red onion and tomato.

Top with a dollop of yoghurt before serving.

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