Herb-Marinated Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce and Pistachio Dust

Ingredients

• 300g ground lamb
• 50g breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 150g Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 40g shelled pistachios, crushed
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Mix ground lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, mint, oregano, half the garlic, salt, and pepper; form into 12 meatballs.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan and brown meatballs on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total, until cooked through with no pink remaining (internal temperature 71°C/160°F); keep warm.
3. Whisk Greek yogurt with lemon juice, remaining garlic, salt, and pepper to form a sauce.
4. Plate meatballs and top generously with yogurt sauce.
5. Sprinkle crushed pistachios and fresh herbs over the dish before serving.