Beef Koftas With Pitas And Yogurt - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves
3 green onions, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons dried mint
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon mild paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1 lb lean ground beef
4 whole wheat pita bread
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Preparation

In food processor, puree together parsley leaves, green onions, half of the mint, the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
Transfer to large bowl; beat in egg.
Add beef and 2 tbsp water; mix well.
Shape by heaping 2 tbsp into small sausages.
Thread each lengthwise onto metal or soaked wooden skewer.
Place skewers on greased grill over medium heat or under broiler; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital rapid-read thermometer inserted into several koftas reads 160F, about 12 minutes on grill, 7 minutes under broiler.
Meanwhile, grill or broil pita breads, turning once, until crisp, about 4 minutes; cut into quarters.
Combine yogurt with remaining mint and minced parsley.
Serve koftas with pita quarters and yogurt.