Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce
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Author: Cooking with Michele
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- ¼ cup minced onions
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 cups plain yogurt
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mint, minced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon curry powder, optional
Instructions
- Gently mix together lamb, onions, spices, and egg. When mixed well, add the breadcrumbs, raisins and pine nuts and form into small meatballs. Place onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone liner or parchment paper and bake at 375 degrees until cooked through, 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the meatballs.
- To make yogurt sauce, stir all remaining ingredients together and let stand 10 minutes for flavors to meld.