Spiced Lamb Meatballs With Lemon Mint Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• •2 tsp curry powder
• •1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• •1 tablespoon mint
• •2 tsp garam masala
• •3½ teaspoons garlic
• •2 tablespoons ginger
• •1½ pounds ground lamb
• •½ pound ground turkey
• •½ teaspoon kosher salt
• •lemon zest
• •14 oz greek yogurt
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •1 pitas
• •1 teaspoon salt & 1 tsp pepper

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Method

From foodista.com — read the original

1. 1To make sauce, combine all sauce ingredients (Greek yogurt, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon mint, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic) in a small bowl and set aside until ready to serve meatballs.
2. 2Chill, if desired. To make the meatballs, start by preheating the oven to 400°F. Next, combine ginger, 1 tablespoon garlic, curry, garam masala, salt, and pepper.
3. 3Add meats and gently combine with hands until spices are just evenly distributed. Do not overmix. Gently roll meat into 1 1/2 inch balls and set on a rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan. Roast meatballs for 20-25 minutes until browned on the outsides and cooked through.
4. 4Transfer meatballs to serving dish and serve with yogurt sauce and toasted pitas.