Beef Koftas With Pitas And Minted Yogurt Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup fresh parsley leaves

3 green onions, chopped

2 tsp dried mint

1/2 tsp each ground cumin, mild paprika, and salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 egg

1 lb lean ground beef

4 whole wheat pita breads

1/2 cup plain yogurt

2 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Process parsley, green onions, half mint, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper together. Transfer to a large bowl; beat in egg. Add beef and 2 tbsp water; mix well. Shape into 2 tbsp sausages; thread each lengthwise onto metal or soaked wooden skewer.

Place skewers on greased grill over medium heat or under broiler; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside, about 12 minutes on grill, 7 minutes under broiler.

Meanwhile, grill or broil pita bread until crisp. Cut into quarters. Combine yogurt with remaining mint and minced parsley.