Kofte In Pita Pockets

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This is a turkish sandwich based on a recipe from carole handslip's book, step-by-step 50 great sandwiches. When i make my own pita bread to go with them, i give this 5 stars! Serve with a minted yogurt sauce, such as recipe #36126, #36126.

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees f.

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Soak the bread in water for 5 minutes , then squeeze dry and add to the next 7 ingredients.

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Mix until thoroughly blended and malleable.

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Shape into small balls the size of a walnut , using dampened hands so that the mixture does not stick.

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Lightly coat in flour.

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Shallow-fry for about 6 minutes , turning frequently , until golden brown.

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Warm the pita bread in the oven for a few minutes until puffed up , then cut a thin strip off one side of each pita to make a pocket.

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Fill pita with onion rings , tomato wedges , and a few kofte.

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Ingredients

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bread, ground lamb, garlic clove, onion, ground cumin, of fresh mint, salt and pepper, pine nuts, flour, oil, pita breads, tomatoes