Gyros

8 ounces lean minced lamb
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
Cucumber and Yogurt Sauce
1 medium tomato, sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
2 pita pocket breads, slit on edges

Lightly oil a heavy based frying pan. Mix together the onion and garlic and fry gently until soft. Put the minced lamb in a mixing bowl, add the onion mixture together with the oregano, cumin and lemon juice then mix thoroughly. Divide the mixture into two and shape into patties.

Cook the patties under a preheated grill for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked.

Carve the patties into thin slices and serve in pita pockets with the onion, tomato and cucumber sauce.

Cucumber and Yogurt Sauce:
4 ounces plain low fat yogurt
1/4 cup seeded and finely chopped cucumber
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.