So you’re a fan of a kebab after a drink or three but want to recreate it sober? Try this healthier lamb kebab and prove how great they can taste.

lamb mince (500g)
small red onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 small egg, beaten
natural Greek yoghurt (200g)
half a cucumber
handful of fresh mint
1 lemon
shot of oil
few pitta breads
2 beef tomatoes


dice the red onion and garlic as small as possible.
throw into a bowl with all the dried spices, lamb mince, beaten egg and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
pound together with your hands to mix.
roll it into about 8 kofta (sausage) shapes and insert wooden skewers (optional).
heat a little oil in a frying pan and add the koftas to cook. Turn them occasionally to colour on all sides.
slice the cucumber lengthwise, then scrape out and throw away the seedy flesh.
chop what’s left of the cucumber and the mint finely.
stir the cucumber and mint into the yoghurt with the zest of the lemon and plenty of salt and pepper.
toast the pitta breads until crisp before slicing into strips.
serve the cooked koftas on a bed of sliced tomatoes with a dollop of tzatziki and the toasted pitta.

Serves 4