TURKISH · LAMB

Lamb & apricot meatballs

Ingredients

2
Olive Oil2 tablespoons
Red Onions2 chopped
Garlic4 Cloves Crushed
Ground Cumin2 tsp
Ground Coriander2 tsp
Tinned Tomatos400g
Sugar1/2 teaspoon
Mint10g
Lamb Mince500g
Dried Apricots8
Breadcrumbs50g
Pita BreadTo serve

Method

step 1 Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan and soften the onions for 5 mins. Add the garlic and spices and cook for a few mins more. Spoon half the onion mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool. Add the tomatoes, sugar and seasoning to the remaining onions in the pan and simmer for about 10 mins until reduced. step 2 Meanwhile, add the mint, lamb, apricots and breadcrumbs to the cooled onions, season and mix well with your hands. Shape into little meatballs. step 3 Heat the rest of the oil in a non-stick pan and fry the meatballs until golden (in batches if you need to). Stir in the sauce with a splash of water and gently cook everything for a few mins until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve with pitta bread and salad.

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