Adana Kebab

Lamb-and-Veal-Adana-Kebab

Adana Kebab

Prep Time : Overnight

Cook Time : 30 Minutes

Ingredients : 

• 500 gm Minced Lamb
• 500 gm Minced Veal
• 4 teaspoons olive oil for brushing on pita’s
• 4 teaspoons salted butter
• 1 Red Bell Pepper minced
• 1 medium yellow onion minced
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 medium red onions sliced very thin
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 8 pieces pita bread or 8 pieces naan bread
• 2 teaspoons chili pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons Cumin
• 2teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt

Directions :  

• In a large mixing bowl add lamb and veal.
• Then add minced bell peppers and onions.
• Add all spices and mix well.
• Cover and kebab mix put in fridge overnight.
• Mix red onion, sumac, and lemon juice in small bowl, cover and put in fridge.
• Using your hands shape mixture into 6 inch long kebabs and about 2 inches wide.
• Place on a hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
• Kebab will be done when they feel spongy.
• When done place kebab inside of pita.
• top with yogurt sauce and sliced red onion mixture.
• This can also be served with a side of Turkish Pilaf.