Best 5 Northern Indian Lamb Meatballs Recipes

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With its aromatic blend of spices and succulent texture, Northern Indian lamb meatballs are a delightful treat. This dish combines the hearty flavor of lamb with a vibrant mixture of traditional Indian herbs and spices, creating a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the steps to master this beloved recipe, offering tips and insights to ensure a perfectly balanced and flavorful result. So, let's embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the delectable world of Northern Indian lamb meatballs.

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LAMB MEATBALLS OVER TANDOORI NAAN



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I love making lamb meatballs; the combination of mint and lamb make for a very exciting flavor profile. These meatballs are combined with a hearty prepared tomato sauce and then served over tandoori naan with melted cheese to create a delicious dish.

Provided by jdwuscg

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

¼ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon dried mint
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
1 pound ground lamb
1 egg
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (26 ounce) jar tomato sauce
1 tablespoon capers
4 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn
¼ teaspoon dried mint
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 pieces tandoori naan bread
8 slices Muenster cheese, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Mix bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon mint, dried basil, and parsley together in a large bowl. Add ground lamb, egg, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper; mix until evenly distributed. Form ground lamb into 1-inch balls and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip meatballs and continue cooking until cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Remove meatballs from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour tomato sauce into a saucepan over low heat; add capers, fresh basil, 1/4 teaspoon mint, salt, and pepper. Cook sauce, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors have blended, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Place naan bread on a baking sheet. Spoon tomato sauce and meatballs on the naan; cover with Muenster cheese slices.
  • Bake in the oven until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 186.8 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 47.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 1884.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

NORTHERN INDIAN LAMB MEATBALLS



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Simmered in a silky tomato-based sauce, these delicate lamb meatballs have sweet prune centers. Indian flatbread and pickled carrots are, respectively, mild and mouthpuckering foils for the curry.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 small garlic cloves
1 piece (1 inch) peeled fresh ginger, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 can (8 ounces) plain tomato sauce
1 dried bay leaf
Coarse salt
12 ounces ground lamb
1 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 large egg
6 prunes, quartered
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
Pickled vegetables, for serving
Indian flatbread, for serving

Steps:

  • Process garlic, ginger, and 1 1/2 teaspoons water in a food processor until a chunky paste forms; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Set aside one quarter of onion in a large bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon garlic paste, 1/2 cup water, the turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and 2 tablespoons coriander to onion in skillet. Cook 3 minutes, stirring. Add tomato sauce, 1 1/2 cups water, and the bay leaf. Season with salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer.
  • Mix reserved onion, lamb, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg, 1 teaspoon each garlic paste and salt, and remaining teaspoon coriander and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. Divide into 24 pieces; roll into balls. Stuff each meatball with a prune quarter; roll to enclose.
  • Add meatballs to simmering sauce (add water if meatballs are not covered by sauce). Cook until sauce has thickened, about 40 minutes. Stir in garam masala.

INDIAN LAMB MEATBALLS WITH RED WINE



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Given to me by a friend - posted for safekeeping. I haven't tried this yet. Guesstimated cooking time: about 1.5 hours (the recipe did not specify the time).

Provided by coconutty

Categories     Curries

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs ground lamb
2 yellow onions
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 egg, lightly beaten
oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled but left whole
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 2 -3 fresh tomatoes, diced
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the meatballs:.
  • Finely chop one yellow onion and mix it into the lamb. Add the ground cumin and the raw egg; mix together well.
  • Handlng the meat as little as possible, form 1 ½" meatballs.
  • Prepare the sauce:.
  • Chop the second onion while heating some oil in a large soup pot. Cook the chopped onion for a few minutes until it turns golden - do not let it brown.
  • Add curry powder, lower heat and add half the wine and the tomatoes. Let the sauce bubble on low heat until the oil rises to the surface,.
  • Carefully add the meatballs to the pot. Add remaining wine and the whole garlic cloves.
  • When the meatballs are half cooked, add the ground coriander.
  • When finished cooking, turn off heat and sprinkle a half tablespoon of garram masalla over the top of the stew. Cover and let sit for a while.
  • Serve with basmati rice and mango chutney.
  • NOTES:.
  • A couple of optional ingredients to add at the end:.
  • a little creme fraiche (not more than about 7 Tablespoons).
  • halved hard-boiled eggs - tuck them into the bottom of the pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.8, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 141.6, Sodium 109.6, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 27.7

LEG OF LAMB, NORTH INDIAN STYLE



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Lamb has a lot of flavor, and stands up to strong spices brilliantly. Here is a recipe for boneless leg of lamb that you could grill, broil or roast in a hot oven. Regardless, the result is a crisp, crunchy and highly seasoned exterior with a tender, sweet interior. Even better, because the boned leg is invariably irregular in thickness, the meat will be cooked to different stages of doneness. If, for example, you cook it so that the thickest part of the meat reaches 125 degrees (rare), the thinner parts will vary from medium rare to nearly well done at the edges. Because lamb also tastes great at all stages of doneness, this will make for a genuine crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, peeled
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 inch-long piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (if you have pods, crush and remove seeds)
6 whole cloves
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 3-inch-long cinnamon stick
10 black peppercorns
2 dried small red chilies, or 2 teaspoons dried red chili flakes, or to taste, optional
1 butterflied leg of lamb, 3 to 4 pounds
Salt

Steps:

  • Combine onion, garlic and ginger in food processor and grind to paste. Press through fine strainer to extract liquid; discard liquid. Toast spices in small skillet over medium heat, shaking frequently until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Grind in spice mill or coffee grinder until very fine.
  • Trim lamb of fat; sprinkle with salt. Combine spices and onion mix, and rub over meat. Poke small holes in lamb and stick some of the mixture into each one. If time allows, fold meat in half, wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate for a day.
  • Start charcoal or wood fire or heat gas grill or broiler; fire should be quite hot, and the rack at least 4 inches from heat. Grill or broil until nicely browned, even a little charred, on both sides, about 20 minutes, until internal temperature at the thickest part is about 125 degrees. Some will be rare, some nearly well done. Let rest for 5 minutes and slice thinly.

LAMB MASALA MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Lamb Masala Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground lamb, egg, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, olive oil, medium onion, masala simmer sauce, feta cheese, cilantro

Provided by Barrie Podair

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground lamb
1 egg
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 jar masala simmer sauce, (and water, if the brand calls for it)
4 tablespoons feta cheese
cilantro, for garnish - optional

Steps:

  • Mix the meatball ingredients together in a bowl. Form into 12 meatballs.
  • Add the olive oil to the pot. To this, add the sliced onions and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the meatballs and brown for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the sauce (and water if called for). Simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve meatballs with sauce, topped with feta and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right lamb: Use ground lamb with a fat content of at least 20%. This will help keep the meatballs moist and flavorful.
  • Use a variety of spices: The spices in this recipe are essential for creating the delicious flavor of the meatballs. Don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations of spices to find your favorite.
  • Don't overmix the meatballs: Overmixing the meatballs will make them tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Cook the meatballs thoroughly: The meatballs should be cooked through before you serve them. This will help prevent foodborne illness.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce: The meatballs can be served with a variety of sauces, such as tomato sauce, yogurt sauce, or mint sauce.

Conclusion:

These Northern Indian lamb meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The meatballs are made with a combination of ground lamb, spices, and herbs, and they are cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce. The meatballs can be served with rice, naan, or your favorite side dish.

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