Lamb & apricot meatballs

About This Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   step 1 Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan and soften the onions for 5 mins.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and spices and cook for a few mins more.

3. 3

   Spoon half the onion mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool.

4. 4

   Add the tomatoes, sugar and seasoning to the remaining onions in the pan and simmer for about 10 mins until reduced.

5. 5

   step 2 Meanwhile, add the mint, lamb, apricots and breadcrumbs to the cooled onions, season and mix well with your hands.

6. 6

   Shape into little meatballs.

7. 7

   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).

8. 8

   Stir in the sauce with a splash of water and gently cook everything for a few mins until the meatballs are cooked through.

9. 9

   Serve with pitta bread and salad.

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