Indian‑Spiced Lamb Meatballs
Juicy lamb meatballs flavored with garam masala and mint, served with a cooling cucumber dip.

Total
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 300 g ground lamb
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt (coconut‑based)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine ground lamb, garam masala, mint, garlic, ginger, salt, and olive oil; mix thoroughly.
- 2
Form mixture into 12 small meatballs.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Transfer to oven and finish cooking 7 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
- 5
For the dip, stir cucumber, coconut yogurt, and lemon juice together.
- 6
Serve meatballs with a dollop of cucumber dip.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
150
8% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg |
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