Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

1. 1 Ground lambpack 500 g ≈ $6.50Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 150 g
2. 2 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 40 g
3. 3 Cumin 1 g
4. 4 Ground coriander 1 g
5. 5 Plain yogurtpack 300 g ≈ $2.19 60 g
6. 6 Fresh mintpack 30 g ≈ $2.20 3 g
7. 7 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 3 g
8. 8 Thin lavash flatbreadpack 250 g ≈ $2.50 60 g
9. 9 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 80 g
10. 10 Salt 2 g
11. 11 Sunflower oil 8 ml

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Finely dice 1 small onion² into 5mm cubes; mince 2 garlic⁷ cloves; roughly chop 1 tbsp fresh⁶ mint; slice 1 tomato⁹ into wedges.

2. Make the sauce: stir 1 cup plain⁵ yogurt with the mint and half the garlic⁷; let sit for 10 minutes.

3. Mix the lamb ground¹ meat with the onion², remaining garlic⁷, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp coriander, and ½ tsp salt; knead for 2 minutes until smooth.

4. Shape the mixture into oval patties about 8cm long and 2cm thick.

5. Heat a 24cm skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, then add 1 tbsp oil.

6. Sear the patties over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown; the center should be gray with clear juices.

7. Serve with lavash, tomato⁹ wedges, and a drizzle of yogurt sauce.