Lamb & apricot meatballs

A traditional Turkish dish in the Lamb classification, featuring 12 distinct ingredients. Follow the measured proportions below for authentic results.

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Ingredients

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Olive Oil
2 tablespoons
Red Onions
2 chopped
Garlic
4 Cloves Crushed
Ground Cumin
2 tsp
Ground Coriander
2 tsp
Tinned Tomatos
400g
Sugar
1/2 teaspoon
Mint
10g
Lamb Mince
500g
Dried Apricots
8
Breadcrumbs
50g
Pita Bread
To serve

Preparation Instructions

Read all instructions before beginning prep work.

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.