Lamb kofta in pita pockets

1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Place onion and garlic in a food processor and chop finely. Add chickpeas and process until roughly chopped. Break mince into 6-8 chunks and add to processor with spices, mint and salt. Process in short bursts until well mixed and beginning to hold together.

2 Remove mixture from bowl and divide into quarters. With wet hands, divide each quarter in half and shape into sausage shapes (to make 8 kofta). Arrange kofta on a Teflon or baking-paper lined oven tray. Bake for 12-15 minutes, turning once after 6 minutes, until golden brown.

3 While kofta cook, mix sauce ingredients in a small bowl and prepare serving accompaniments.

4 Halve pita breads and fill with lettuce, tomato, carrot and kofta. Add 1 or 2 spoonfuls of sauce and serve.