Indian Lamb Meatballs with Mint, Coriander, and Lime Chutney

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These aromatic Indian Lamb Meatballs are a delicious twist on classic Indian kebabs. Serve them as an appetizer on your next get together!

Ingredients for 24 meatballs

For the Indian Lamb Meatballs
1 lb [454 g] ground lamb (you can substitute ground beef or even ground chicken)
½ cup [125 ml] ground almonds
½ cup [125 ml] red onion, finely chopped
1 tsp [5 ml] kosher salt
1 tsp [5 ml] ground cardamom
1 tsp [5 ml] ground cumin
¾ tsp [3.75 ml] freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp [30 ml] fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and very finely chopped

For the Mint, Coriander, and Lime Chutney
1 cup [250 ml] fresh coriander leaves and stems, coarsely chopped
¾ cup [180 ml] fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped (about ¾ cup [180 ml])
¼ large red onion, chopped (about ½ cup [125 ml])
¼ cup [60 ml] water
¼ cup [60 ml] freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 medium limes)
1 tsp [5 ml] kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tsp [5 ml] sambal oelek (chili paste), or 1 thai or serrano chili


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