Yogurtlu Kebap (Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs) (Turkey)

[nverland]

Yogurtlu Kebap (Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs) (Turkey)

1 ½ - 2 lbs (675-900 g) boneless lamb leg or shoulder,
cut into ¾-inch (2 cm) cubes
1 cup (250 ml) olive oil
½ cup (125 ml) plain yogurt
2 Tbs (30 ml) grated onion
1 Tbs (15 ml) lemon juice
1 Tbs (15 ml) dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 - 6 pita breads, warmed

Combine the cubed lamb with the olive oil, half the yogurt,
grated onion, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper and
marinate at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours. Thread the
lamb on skewers and cook over hot coals or under the broiler
for 3 to 4 minutes - do not overcook. Season the remaining
yogurt with salt and pepper. Serve the kebabs on the warmed
pita with a little of the seasoned yogurt spooned over them.
Serves 4 to 6.