Lamb meatballs with flatbreads and a mint & yoghurt dressing
Makes 10 portions
Ingredients
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- 750g Lamb Mince
- 200g White Onion
- 12g Fresh Garlic
- 8g Ground Cumin
- 5g Ground Coriander
- 40ml Vegetable Oil
FOR THE FLATBREAD
- 400g x Self Raising Flour
- 320g x Natural Yoghurt
- 40ml x Vegetable Oil
- 1 Lemon - zested
- 20g Fresh Parsley - chopped
- 10g Fresh Mint – shredded
- 3g Ground Black Pepper
- 30ml x Dark Soy Sauce
- 80g x Mixed Leaf Salad – washed & drained
FOR THE MINT & YOGHURT DRESSING
- 100g x Natural Yoghurt
- 10g x Fresh Mint
- 1 x Juice of Whole Lemon
Method
1. Toast both the cumin & coriander in a dry frying pan then add to a suitable sized mixing bowl.
2. Peel and finely dice the onion & crush the peeled garlic and along with the lamb, mint, parsley, lemon zest, black pepper and soy sauce add to the mixing bowl.
3. Using your hands and using a kneading action bring all the ingredients together.
4. Divide and shape the mixture into required sized balls.
5. Place frying pan on a medium heat and add the oil, once the oil is at temperature add the meatballs and fry until sealed and coloured.
6. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and cook in a pre-heated oven at 180C until core temperature is achieved.
While the meatballs cooking, prepare the flatbreads & dressing.
FOR THE FLATBREAD
1. In a suitable sized bowl combine the flour and natural yoghurt to form a slightly sticky/wet ball.
2. Transfer to a lightly floured board and knead until a smooth dough is formed.
3. Divide dough into ten equal sized balls and roll out to form a circle approximately 5mm in thickness
4. Gently heat a little oil in a frying pan, transfer the flatbread to the pan and cook on both sides, ensuring dough is cooked.
FOR THE DRESSING
1. Shred the mint and juice the lemon.
2. In a suitable sized bowl, combine with the natural yoghurt.
TO SERVE
Lay the lettuce down the centre of the flatbread, top with the meatballs, drizzle with the dressing & enjoy!