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Lamb meatballs served with mint sauce
Juicy lamb meatballs paired with a refreshing mint yoghurt sauce

Lamb meatballs with yoghurt mint sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
The distinctive, characterful taste and higher fat content of lamb almost cries out for a fresh, acidic companion. The genius of Mediterranean cuisine lies in this contrast: spicy, fried meat is 'cut through' by cold, yoghurt-mint sauce, keeping every bite balanced and not overly heavy.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Tray for resting

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Finely chop onion, garlic, and parsley. Mix in a bowl with minced meat, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices (cumin, salt, pepper).

Tip: If crumbs are too dry, sprinkle with a tablespoon of milk or water before adding to meat so they don't suck moisture out of meat.
2 ✓

Knead mixture thoroughly, then form walnut-sized balls. Place on tray and rest in fridge for 20 minutes.

Tip: During chilling fat solidifies, so meatballs hold shape better in hot pan.
3 ✓

Heat oil in pan on medium heat. Fry meatballs in batches for 8-10 minutes, turning often, until brown all over and cooked through.

Tip: Don't overcrowd pan! If you put too many cold meatballs in at once, oil cools and meat steams instead of frying (no browning).
4 ✓

For sauce finely chop mint and mix with yoghurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Tip: Yoghurt fat dulls lemon acidity and carries mint oils.
5 ✓

Serve hot meatballs with cold sauce. Excellent with pita or salad.

Recipe FAQ

Why does the meatball fall apart when frying?
Usually lack of binder (egg, crumbs) or turning too early. Let a crust form on bottom before touching!
Can I substitute lamb?
Yes, beef and pork mix works, but lamb gives authentic taste.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Minced lamb
  • 50 g Breadcrumbs
  • 1 pc Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 pc Onion
  • 1 bunch Fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch Fresh mint leaves
  • 200 ml Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (for frying)