Lamb Meatballs
Ingredients
- 8 oz finely minced lean lamb
- 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 cardamom pods seeds removed, and ground
- 5 oz natural yogurt
- 10 floz milk
- 10 floz water
to garnish:
- fresh coriander or parsley
Instructions
- Season the lamb with nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Process in a food processor until it is a smooth paste, adding the yogurt gradually. This will take about 3 minutes. Cover with cling film and chill for 1 hour.
- Take teaspoons of the mixture and poach in the milk and water with a pinch of salt for 5 minutes. Cook about six at a time.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and keep hot while you cook the remaining mixture.
- Serve garnished with coriander or parsley and accompany with Cucumber and Tomato Raita.
Calories: 234 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Protein: 13 g
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Cholesterol: 53 mg
Sodium: 86 mg
Potassium: 302 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 5 g
Vitamin A: 156 IU
Vitamin C: 1 mg
Calcium: 148 mg
Iron: 1 mg