Grilled Arayes (Grilled Lamb-Stuffed Pitas with Yogurt Sauce)

Name: Grilled Arayes (Grilled Lamb-Stuffed Pitas with Yogurt Sauce)
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Africa & Middle-East, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cup plain, Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup, minced fresh mint; 2 tablespoons, lemon juice; 2 tablespoons, tahini; 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon, salt; 1 , onion, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup, fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon, grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice; 1 tablespoon, ground coriander; 1 tablespoon, ground cumin; 1 tablespoon, paprika; 2 teaspoons, salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons, pepper; 1/2 teaspoon, cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon, ground cinnamon; 2 pounds, ground lamb; 4 (8-inch), pita breads

Main Courses
Africa & Middle-East
Middle Eastern
Meat
Lamb
Sandwiches

By Andrew Janjigian ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2017, America's Test Kitchen TV

This adaptation of Middle Eastern street food features a deeply flavorful filling in a supercrisp pita.

SERVES 4 to 6

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