There are a whole variety of fabulous Turkish kebabs to choose from, but here we have one of our favourites - yogurtlu kofte kebab! These kebabs consist of fried pitta bread topped with juicy lamb kofta, a simple tomato sauce, a drizzle of yogurt and finally hot spiced butter on top. It’s a rich and delicious combination, served with a moreish and delicious vermicelli rice on the side. 

KEBAB BLEND: mild chilli flakes, oil, salt, Urfa chilli, paprika, cumin, coriander, allspice, smoked paprika, sumac, parsley, 
SAUCE BLEND: cumin, coriander, caraway, mild chilli flakes, oil, salt, Urfa chilli, smoked paprika, paprika, 
RICE BLEND: cumin, coriander, cinnamon, green cardamon, nutmeg, allspice, parsley

• 500g lamb or beef mince (higher fat content is best)
• 1 clove of garlic - finely grated or crushed
• 150g natural yogurt (full fat is best)
• 20g butter
• 400g tin of tomatoes
• 2 tsp sugar
• 3 pitta breads - split open then cut into bite-sized pieces
• 50g vermicelli pasta or spaghetti - broken into 2cm lengths
• 250g basmati or long grain rice                              

• Medium saucepan x 2
• Kitchen foil