INGREDIENTS
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1 cup plain Greek style yogurt, or regular yogurt, strained until thick
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1/2 cup diced peeled and seeded cucumber
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
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1 pound ground lamb
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 cup minced yellow onion
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2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
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1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, ground into a meal in a food processor
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4 pitas, sliced in half and warmed (for a total of 8)
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optional garnishes include thinly sliced red onions, shredded carrots, and baby lettuce leaves