spicy lamb meatballs

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INGREDIENTS

500g minced meat

Half onion finely chopped

2Tbsp freshly chopped herbs example basil

2Tbsp fine breadcrumbs

1egg beaten

1Tsp olive oil

1Tbsp mother in law spice

Salt

Pepper

1/2 Tbsp canola oil for frying

Dressing

1 cup plain yoghurt

1/2 cup finely chopped mint

1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Salt and Pepper

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180C

2. In a large  bowl mix together all the ingredients

3. Heat the canola oil. Fry a tiny bit of the minced meat to check for seasoning and adjust if necessary

4. Divide the mixture into equal round balls

5. Place the meatballs on a baking tray and bake in the oven for approximately 8 minutes.

6. Serve on a bed of rocket drizzled with yoghurt and mint sauce.

Variations

*For a milder taste use barbeque spice in a place of mild masala

Yoghurt Sauce Method:

1. Mix all sauce ingredients together.