Name: Spiced Middle Eastern Lamb Patties with Pita and Yogurt
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 pita sandwiches
Ingredients: 1 cup plain full-fat or low-fat yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped herbs, such as mint, dill or cilantro, plus herb sprigs, for serving; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef; 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 1 large clove); 1 tablespoon coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika; 11/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 to 6 pita bread rounds

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Spiced Middle Eastern Lamb Patties with Pita and YogurtDavid Malosh

Whether you spell it kefta or köfte or kufte or some other variation, you can find versions of these lamb or beef meatballs throughout the Middle East. The seasoning mixture here is simple, with spices you should already have on your shelf and you can play around, adding fresh or dried mint, grated onion, or a pinch of cinnamon. And if you like a garlicky yogurt sauce, by all means, add a minced clove.

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