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

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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.

SERVES4 to 6

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Inspired by Middle Eastern arayes, these lamb sandwiches are seasoned with herbs and warm spices, pressed between pita rounds, and grilled. Along with traditional cumin, coriander, and onion, we added lemon zest to our meat mixture as well ...

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