Grilled Tandoori Lamb Meatballs Recipe

Fire up your grill for these irresistible Tandoori Lamb Meatballs! Marinated in a vibrant blend of yogurt, spices, and fresh herbs, these juicy meatballs are perfectly char-grilled for a smoky, flavorful explosion in your mouth. A crowd-pleasing recipe from the meatball cookbook bible – easily adaptable for indoor broiling too!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 521.1 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grilled Tandoori Lamb Meatballs

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How to Make Grilled Tandoori Lamb Meatballs

  1. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and finely chop 2 scallions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 large egg, minced garlic, chopped scallions, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste), and ½ cup breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Add 1 pound ground lamb and salt to taste. Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Divide the mixture into 8-12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a sausage-like shape, about 2 inches long.
  5. Insert a metal or bamboo skewer through the center of each meatball.
  6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the meatballs for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and nicely charred. For broiling, place the skewers 4-6 inches from the broiler element and cook for the same time, turning as needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

79g

Carbs

5g