Moroccan Lamb Meatballs

Name: Bakso Domba Maroko
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil ((for cooking)); 500 g / 1 lb lamb mince (ground lamb) ((Note 1)); 1 small onion (, grated using box grater (~1/2 cup, including juices, Note 2)); 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs ((sub ordinary)); 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/4 cup coriander/cilantro leaves (, finely chopped); 1 1/2 tsp EACH cumin, coriander, paprika ((any, but I like smoked paprika)); 1/2 tsp EACH cinnamon, cayenne pepper ((add more for spicy)); 1 tsp cooking/kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 3/4 cup plain yoghurt ((I use Greek)); 1/2 cup (tightly packed) mint leaves; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt; 4 pita pockets (, Lebanese or pita bread); 5 cups shredded lettuce ((iceberg, cost/romaine)); 2 tomatoes (, halved, thinly sliced); 1 red onion (, halved, finely sliced); OR Shredded Red Cabbage, Carrot and Mint Salad ((instead of lettuce, tomato and onion)); Extra coriander/cilantro leaves, (finely chopped (optional))

Recipe video above. The fragrance when these meatballs are cooking is outrageous! These meatballs are based on my fan-favourite Lamb Koftas, flavoured with a special blend of spices that smells so exotic but are everyday pantry staples!The Minted Yoghurt is fabulous - pairs so well with the flavour

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil ((for cooking))
500 g / 1 lb lamb mince (ground lamb) ((Note 1))
1 small onion (, grated using box grater (~1/2 cup, including juices, Note 2))
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs ((sub ordinary))
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup coriander/cilantro leaves (, finely chopped)
1 1/2 tsp EACH cumin, coriander, paprika ((any, but I like smoked paprika))
1/2 tsp EACH cinnamon, cayenne pepper ((add more for spicy))
1 tsp cooking/kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup plain yoghurt ((I use Greek))
1/2 cup (tightly packed) mint leaves
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt
4 pita pockets (, Lebanese or pita bread)
5 cups shredded lettuce ((iceberg, cost/romaine))
2 tomatoes (, halved, thinly sliced)
1 red onion (, halved, finely sliced)
OR Shredded Red Cabbage, Carrot and Mint Salad ((instead of lettuce, tomato and onion))
Extra coriander/cilantro leaves, (finely chopped (optional))

Steps

Mint yogurt sauce - Set aside 1/2 cup yogurt. Place all other ingredients in a jug that fits the head of a stick blender. Blitz until it turns green - it will be runny. Stir in reserved yogurt (this thickens it again). Refrigerate until required.
Meatballs - Place all Meatball ingredients in a bowl. Mix well with your hands. Measure out 1 heaped tablespoon, then roll into balls. Repeat with remaining mixture - should have 20 - 24 meatballs.
Cook - Heat oil in a large non stick pan over medium heat. Add half the meatballs and cook, turning to brown all over, for 8 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer to plate. (Oven option - Note 4)
Serving - Cut pita pockets in half, warm for 10 seconds in the microwave, then pry it open. Stuff with lettuce, tomato, onion, then meatballs (I do 2 per half pocket). Drizzle with Mint Yogurt Sauce and fresh coriander.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

518 kkal

Protein 26g (27%)

Carbs 43g (45%)

Fat 27g (28%)

Macronutrients

Calories51826% DV

Protein26g52% DV

Carbs43g14% DV

Fat27g42% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.16

Per Serving $0.04/serving

🏠 Save ~$0.32 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (10% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
olive oil	0.5 tbsp	-	-
/ 1 lb lamb mince	500 g	-	-
small onion	1	-	-
panko breadcrumbs	0.5 cup	-	-
egg	1	-	-
garlic	2 cloves	-	-
coriander/cilantro leaves	0.25 cup	-	-
EACH cumin	0.5 tsp	$4.38/kg	$0.01
EACH cinnamon	0.5 tsp	-	-
cooking/kosher salt	1 tsp	-	-
black pepper	0.25 tsp	-	-
plain yoghurt	0.75 cup	-	-
	0.5 cup	-	-
lemon juice	2 tsp	-	-
cooking/kosher salt	0.25 tsp	-	-
pita pockets	4	-	-
shredded lettuce	5 cups	-	-
tomatoes	2	$0.75/kg	$0.15
red onion	1	-	-
OR Shredded Red Cabbage	-	-	-
Extra coriander/cilantro leaves	-	-	-