Kofta Mishmisheya (Lamb Meatballs In Apricot Sauce) Recipe

Name: Kofta Mishmisheya (Lamb Meatballs In Apricot Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb; 1 teaspoon dried lime powder (available at Indian groceries); 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; salt and pepper; 3 -4 tablespoons tomato paste; 7 ounces dried apricots, soaked in water for 1/2 hr. (use the tart, not sweetened variety); 3 -4 tablespoons currants or 3 -4 tablespoons raisins; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1 teaspoon dried lime powder (available at Indian groceries)
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
salt and pepper
3 -4 tablespoons tomato paste
7 ounces dried apricots, soaked in water for 1/2 hr. (use the tart, not sweetened variety)
3 -4 tablespoons currants or 3 -4 tablespoons raisins
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon sugar

1
In a large frying pan, fry the onion in oil until golden.
2
With your hands, work the meat into a paste with the dried lime, cloves, allspice, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper, and roll into walnut-sized balls.
3
Add them to the pan and cook, turning them to brown all over.
4
Stir in the tomato paste, add the drained apricots and the currants or raisins, and cover with water.
5
Simmer about 25 minutes.
6
Crush the apricots a bit with a fork, add lemon juice and sugar and a little salt and pepper, and simmer for another 20 minutes.
7
Serve over rice.

1199

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, 3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb, 1 teaspoon dried lime powder (available at Indian groceries), and more.

Yes, Kofta Mishmisheya (Lamb Meatballs In Apricot Sauce) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kofta Mishmisheya (Lamb Meatballs In Apricot Sauce)

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