Combine the mince with garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, cumin, and raisins. Once well combined, add egg and incorporate well before adding the panko crumbs until well combined. Split the mix into 6 even portions and roll into 2cm thick patties.
Slice the eggplants into 2cm rounds and fry on a griddle pan to colour and cook through. Set aside.
Fry the patties in a non-stick pan on medium heat until golden and cooked through. Allow to rest for 3 minutes.
To serve, fill your pita with lamb, eggplant and as many of the accompaniments as you feel like.
Tips
Mince patties need time to rest after cooking to make sure you set aside for at least 3 minutes.
Patties tend to shrink when cooked, which can make them thicker in the middle. If you feel the meat is still undercooked in the centre, finish it in the oven, not the pan. This will stop the outside from burning while you cook it.
The recipe lends itself to getting creative in the kitchen! The accompaniments are suggestions only, so feel free to mix it up and choose your favourite mix and match ingredients
