Moroccan Lamb Meatballs

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.

MOROCCAN LAMB MEATBALLS
https://www.recipetineats.com/moroccan-lamb-meatballs/

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
MEATBALLS:
500 g / 1 lb lamb mince (ground lamb)
1 small onion grated using box grater (~1/2 cup, inc juices)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (sub ordinary)
1 egg, 2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup coriander/cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp EACH cumin, coriander, paprika
1/2 tsp EACH cinnamon, cayenne pepper (add more for spicy)
1 tsp cooking/kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
SERVING:
4 pita pockets, 5 cups shredded lettuce, 2 tomatoes sliced, 1 red onion finely sliced
Extra coriander/cilantro leaves, finely chopped
MINT YOGHURT SAUCE:
3/4 cup plain yoghurt, 1/2 cup (tightly packed) mint leaves, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt
Put aside ½ cup yogurt sauce. Then blitz remaining ¼ cup with everything else. Stir in reserved ½ cup.

1. Meatballs – Mix meatball mixture well. Portion into 20 balls, roll. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet on medium high. Cook 8 minutes until browned. (Or 20 min in oven at 220°C/450°F (200°C fan)). Serve stuffed in warmed pockets!