Adana Kebab Bombs Recipe

Adana Kebab Bombs Recipe

Servings: 12 Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Family Friendly Family Friendly Party Pleaser Party Pleaser Smoke & Sear Fav. Smoke & Sear Fav.
Smoky Adana-style kebab balls with chilli yogurt surprise!

Bold and smoky Adana-spiced kebab balls stuffed with molten chilli yogurt and wrapped in a golden pita shell. Perfect for BBQs, parties, or when you want to spice up your mealtime.

Adana Kebab Bombs Recipe

Prep Time 2.5 hrs Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 200  C Servings: 12 Estimated Cost: £ 12 Calories: Approximately 250 per bomb Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

For the Adana Meatballs:

For the Spicy Chilli Yogurt Centre:

For the Pita Dough Shells:

For Garnish and Serving:

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Spicy Chilli Yogurt Centres

    • Mix Greek yogurt, chilli sauce, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
    • Spoon out teaspoon-sized dollops onto a parchment-lined tray.
    • Freeze for 2 hours or until fully solid.
  2. Step 2: Make the Adana Meatballs

    • Combine lamb mince, Adana seasoning, egg, and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
    • Mix until sticky and well combined.
    • Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions.
    • Flatten each portion into a disc, place a frozen yogurt dollop in the centre, and wrap the meat around it. Seal tightly to form a smooth ball.
    • Chill the meatballs for 30 minutes to firm up.
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  3. Step 3: Make the Pita Dough

    • Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
    • Add olive oil and warm water gradually, kneading into a soft dough.
    • Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth, then divide into 12 pieces.
    • Roll each piece into a disc (10-12cm wide, 3mm thick).
  4. Step 4: Assemble the Inferno Adana Bombs

    • Place a meatball in the centre of each dough disc.
    • Pull the dough edges up around the meatball and pinch at the top to seal.
    • Gently roll in your hands to smooth the dough.
  5. Step 5: Cook on the Kamado Joe

    • Preheat your Kamado Joe to 200°C with an indirect heat setup​​.
    • Place the bombs seam-side down on a greased tray or directly on the grill grate.
    • Brush with butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds or sumac.
    • Grill for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway, until the dough is golden and the meat reaches an internal temperature of 75°C​.
  6. Step 6: Serve and Impress

    • Drizzle with sriracha mayo.
    • Serve with garlic yogurt or chilli sauce for dipping.
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Equipment

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Note

Want extra spice? Use a hotter chilli sauce or add chopped fresh chillies to the yogurt centre.

These can also be baked in a conventional oven at 200°C for about 15 minutes.

For ease on the day, prepare the meatballs and yogurt centres in advance and assemble just before cooking.

Keywords: Adana kebabs, spicy meatballs, lamb recipe, BBQ recipe, stuffed kebabs, pita dough recipe, backyard BBQ, grilled meatballs
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