lamb meatballs with yogurt sauce

lamb meatballs with yogurt sauce
meatball recipe adapted from here, sauce recipe from here
4-5 servings

1 1/2 lb ground lamb
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 egg
2 Tbsp paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
pepper, to taste

1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper


Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine the lamb, onion, garlic, cilantro, egg, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly mix all the ingredients.

Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 2 tablespoons at a time.

Place meatballs on a greased or lined baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 mins.

Serve with yoghurt sauce.

To make yogurt sauce, combine yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl and blend.