Little Lamb Meatballs in a Spicy Eggplant Tomato Sauce
Little Lamb Meatballs in a Spicy Eggplant Tomato Sauce is a hearty and flavorful dish made with tender lamb meatballs simmered in a rich vegetable sauce.The eggplant adds a smoky depth to the tomato base.Warm spices enhance the natural flavor of lamb.The dish is comforting and filling.It is perfect for lunch or dinner.Best served with rice or bread.
Ingredients
For Meatballs
- 500 g ground lamb
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
For Eggplant Tomato Sauce
- 1 large eggplant (cubed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups tomato puree
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander or parsley
Instructions
Prepare Meatballs
- In a bowl, combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, egg, and breadcrumbs.Add spices and herbs.Mix well.Shape into small meatballs.
Cook Eggplant
- Heat olive oil in a pan.Add eggplant cubes.Cook until soft and lightly browned.Remove and set aside.
Make Sauce
- In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic.Add tomato puree.Add chili flakes and spices.Simmer for 10 minutes.
Cook Meatballs
- Add meatballs into sauce.Cover and cook 20 minutes.Add cooked eggplant.Simmer 10 minutes.
Serve
- Garnish with parsley.Serve hot with rice or bread.
Notes
- Small meatballs cook evenly.
- Roasted eggplant tastes better.
- Fresh herbs improve flavor.
- Simmer slowly.
- Do not overmix meat.
- Use fresh garlic.
- Adjust spice level.
- Serve warm.