Souvla is one of the most beloved and iconic dishes of Cypriot cuisine, especially during holidays like Easter, the Dormition of the Virgin Mary (15th August) but also at any family gatherings and celebrations.
Souvla
Ovelias is a Greek Easter tradition where a whole lamb is roasted on the spit. The word ovelias pronounced Oh-veh-LI-as comes from the ancient Greek word “ovelos” which used to be a wooden or steel rod, where pieces of meat were skewered on and slowly cooked. Nowdays, the word “ovelias” means a whole lamb cooked for Easter on the spit.