Turkey Kofta Pitas Recipe

In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey with the yellow onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, fresh parsley, egg, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything thoroughly, ensuring the spices and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the meat.

Once mixed, shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick. They should hold together well.

Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place some of the turkey patties into the hot pan, making sure not to overcrowd it. Cook for about 4 minutes per side, until deeply browned and cooked through. Continue cooking in batches until all patties are done, then set them aside.

While the kofta cooks, prepare the tzatziki. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of pepper. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Refrigerate this until you're ready to serve.

Once the kofta is cooked, take each pita pocket half and place 2 of the cooked turkey patties inside, ready for the rest of the fillings.