Lamb and Dal Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
A creative Italian-inspired dish with lamb and dal combined in meatballs, served with a rich tomato sauce. This recipe pairs the earthy flavors of lamb with the comforting taste of dal.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup, chopped Fresh Basil
- ●1 pound, ground Lamb
- ●1 cup, cooked and mashed Dal
- ●1 cup Breadcrumbs
- ●1/2 cup, grated Parmesan Cheese
- ●1/4 cup Olive Oil
- ●2 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●2 cups Tomato Sauce
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine lamb, dal, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
- 3
Use your hands to shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 5
While the meatballs are baking, heat the tomato sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 6
Once the meatballs are done, carefully place them in the saucepan with the tomato sauce.
- 7
Simmer the meatballs in the tomato sauce for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 8
Serve the lamb and dal meatballs hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.