Kofta Kebabs:

• 500g/ 1 lb lamb mince (or beef, or 50/50 beef/lamb)
• 3 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tsp paprika (regular/sweet, not smoked)
• 2 tsp mustard powder
• 4 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tsp curry powder (not spicy)
• 3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 skewers (optional)

Sauce:

• 3/4 cup plain yogurt, preferably Greek (full-fat best)
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise, preferably whole-egg
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp American yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika (sweet/regular, not smoked or spicy)
• 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt

Serve With:

• 4 Greek pita bread, warmed
• 2 tomatoes, halved and sliced
• 1/2 red onion, finely sliced or chopped
• Iceberg lettuce, finely sliced (or other leafy greens)