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Lamb Kofta (Meatballs)

INGREDIENTS

1/4cup pine nuts
1/4cup almonds
1/4cup walnuts
1small onion, chopped
3cloves garlic, chopped
1red capsicum pepper, chopped
1jalapeño chili, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
1/2cup cilantro leaves
1kilo ground lamb
3/4teaspoon ground cumin
1/4teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2teaspoons salt
1/4teaspoon ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Pulse nuts in a blender until until finely chopped but not pasty.
2.Transfer the nuts to a small skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the nuts are lightly browned and fragrant, 5 minutes.
3.Pour the nuts into mixing bowl large enough to hold all of the ingredients.
4.Pulse the onion, garlic, red capsicum pepper, jalapeño chili and cilantro in a blender until the vegetables are finely minced but not puréed.
5.Add the vegetable mixture to the bowl with the nuts.
6.Add the lamb, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, salt, and black pepper.
7.Mash the mixture together until evenly combined.
8.Cook 20 minutes on a non-stick baking sheet at 180C.