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One-Pot Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro Yogurt and Rice
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One-Pot Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro Yogurt and Rice

55 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • ground lambMeat350 g
  • ground beefMeat250 g
  • breadcrumbsBakery50 g
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy1 piece
  • fresh cilantro (chopped, plus more for serving)Produce20 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • garam masala (teaspoons, divided)Spices2 pieces
  • salt (teaspoons, divided)Spices2 pieces
  • cinnamon (teaspoons, divided)Spices2 pieces
  • ginger (teaspoon, grated)Produce1 piece
  • oil (divided)Pantry45 ml
  • riceGrains300 g
  • turmeric (teaspoon)Spices1 piece
  • waterOther600 ml
  • yogurtDairy250 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • bread (for serving)Bakery4 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

723kcal

Carbs
71 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
33 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Make the meatball mixture

    • In a bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, cilantro, garlic, garam masala, salt, cinnamon and ginger.
    • Mix everything together with your hands until evenly combined.
    Step 1
  2. Shape the meatballs

    • With wet hands, roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
    Step 2
  3. Brown the meatballs

    • Heat some oil in a pot and add the meatballs.
    • Brown them until nice and crispy on the outside, then remove and set aside.
    Step 3
  4. Toast the rice

    • Wipe out the pot, then add oil, the rice, turmeric, salt, garam masala and cinnamon.
    • Stir until the rice is nicely golden in color.
    Step 4
  5. Simmer meatballs with the rice

    • Return the meatballs to the pot and add the water.
    • Cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the meatballs are cooked through.
    Step 5
  6. Make the cilantro yogurt sauce

    • In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, oil, salt and garam masala.
    • Stir until smooth.
    Step 6
  7. Plate and serve

    • Spoon the meatballs and rice onto plates.
    • Top with the cilantro yogurt sauce, more fresh cilantro and bread.
    Step 7