Sesame Lamb Meatballs with Minted Yogurt Dip

Serves 6

Ingredients:
1/3 cup onions, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ tsp olive oil
½ tsp mint, dried, crumbled
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp allspice
1 pinch cinnamon
1 lb lamb shoulder, ground
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, finely ground
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp dried cranberries, chopped
½ cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted
2 cups plain yogurt
¼ fresh mint leaves, chopped
½ tsp salt

Preparation:
In a small pan, cook onions and garlic in olive oil over moderately low heat until softened. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in dried mint, salt allspice and cinnamon. Add lamb, breadcrumbs, egg and cranberries and combine well. Form into 1 ¼ inch meatballs. Roll meatballs in the sesame seeds and place on baking sheet. Cook at 450° F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Yogurt dip
Add chopped mint to yogurt and mix well. Salt to taste and serve with meatballs.

Please refer to the reference #OSMA CIR-0020 for any inquiries on this recipe.