Mini Lamb Meatballs With Cilantro-Mint Chutney Recipe

Name: Mini Lamb Meatballs With Cilantro-Mint Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, divided; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pound ground lamb (preferably grass-fed); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Chutney; 3 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon minced serrano chile*; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups loosely packed cilantro; 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves; 1 cup chopped onion; About 1 tsp. lemon juice

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, divided
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 pound ground lamb (preferably grass-fed)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Chutney
3 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon minced serrano chile*
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups loosely packed cilantro
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1 cup chopped onion
About 1 tsp. lemon juice

1
Make meatballs: In a small frying pan, toast cumin over medium heat until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Grind in a spice grinder, put 1 tsp. in a medium bowl, and reserve the rest for chutney. Grind coriander and fennel and add to bowl with remaining spices, salt, lamb, and egg. Mix gently. Chill mixture until firm enough to shape, about 15 minutes.
2
Make chutney: Put all chutney ingredients and reserved cumin in a food processor and whirl until very smooth. Add more lemon juice if you like. Spoon into a serving bowl.
3
Finish meatballs: With wet hands, form chilled meat into 1-in. balls and set on a baking sheet. Heat oil in a heavy 12-in. nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Fry meatballs until well browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels.
4
Serve meatballs with toothpicks and the chutney.
5
*For a milder chutney, seed chile before mincing.
6
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 3-meatball serving with 3 tsp. chutney.

476

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* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, divided, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, and more.

Yes, Mini Lamb Meatballs With Cilantro-Mint Chutney 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.

Mini Lamb Meatballs With Cilantro-Mint Chutney

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