Name: Lamb and chickpea balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60 millilitres) olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground chilli; 400 gram can chickpeas, drained, rinsed; 400 gram lamb mince; 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves; Coriander dip; (280 grams) greek-style yoghurt; lebanese cucumber, finely chopped; finely chopped coriander

Lamb and chickpea balls

A lamb and chickpea meatball recipe that makes a great serving idea for a dinner party or as finger food. Serve with a coriander and yoghurt dip.

Skip to Recipe

Makes 30 Item

Prep

15M

Cook

22M

Total

37M

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60 millilitres) olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 clove garlic, crushed

2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground chilli

400 gram can chickpeas, drained, rinsed

400 gram lamb mince

1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves

Coriander dip

(280 grams) greek-style yoghurt

lebanese cucumber, finely chopped

finely chopped coriander

Method

1.In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium. Saute onion and garlic 2 minutes, until soft. Add cumin, coriander and chilli and cook 2 minutes, until fragrant. Set aside.

2.Place chickpeas in a food processor and process until smooth. Combine chickpeas, onion mixture, mince and coriander in a large bowl. Season to taste. Roll level tablespoons into balls.

3.Heat remaining oil in a frying pan on high. Cook meatballs in batches 3 minutes each side, until browned all over and cooked through. Drain on paper towel.

4.To make coriander dip: combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Season to taste. Serve with lamb and chickpea balls.

To avoid crumbling, refrigerate meatballs before cooking.
Note

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe for your chance to WIN $50,000