Spiced Lamb meatballs

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chiles
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 2-3 scallions, diced (green and white)/li>
• 2 tablespoons fresh Oregano

, finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger

Equipment Needed

• Spice mill or coffee grinder (that you only use for spices)
• Wooden skewers (soak in cold water for 30 minutes to prevent burning)

Directions

Preheat broiler.
1. In a small sauté pan add caraway, coriander and cumin seeds over medium heat. Stay close to the pan for about 2 minutes. They will become aromatic and start to darken a bit. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Take your spice mill or coffee grinder, add seeds and grind until fine.
3. In your small sauté pan add a little oil and sauté onions for about 3 minutes. Remove then cool.
4. In a large bowl combine well the ground lamb, ground spices, and chipotle chiles, onion, oregano, salt and ginger. Form mixture into tablespoon-size (1″-diameter) meatballs.
5. If grilling then set in wooden skewers over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side.
6. If baking in the oven – set oven to 350 degrees F and bake for 10-12 minutes and turn occasionally.

NOTE: If you are baking you don’t need to set in wooden skewers. I like to on the grill as it is easier to handle and manage.

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