Gyros

Serves 2

Description/Notes:

Tasty Greek snack, savoury lamb and cucumber sauce in a pitta pocket

Ingredients:

8 oz. (225g) lean minced lamb

half a tsp. dried oregano

half a tsp. ground cumin

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tbsps. lemon juice

half a small onion, finely chopped

Cucumber and Yogurt Sauce (see Greek Recipes menu)

1 medium tomato, sliced

half a small onion, thinly sliced

2 pitta pocket breads, slit on edges

Cooking Instructions:

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 pre-heated grill for about 8-10 minutes or until the meat is cooked
Carve the patties into thin slices and serve in pitta pockets with the onion, tomato and cucumber sauce