Spiced Lamb Balls

Ingredients

• •1 cup yellow onion, chopped coarsely
• •1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• •1 teaspoon powdered ginger
• •1 teaspoon garlic powder
• •1 teaspoon crushed red peppers
• •1 teaspoon coriander, powdered
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •4 tablespoons salt
• •4 tablespoons peanut oil
• •2 pounds cooked lamb
• •3 large eggs
• •1/4 cup cracker or bread crumbs

Directions

1. 1In a large skillet sauté yellow onions with cinnamon, ginger, garlic powder, crushed red peppers, coriander and salt in peanut oil until the onions soften but are not yet brown.
2. 2Cut the cooked lamb into 1-inch pieces and mix with the onion mixture. Put through the meat grinder once using a coarse blade.
3. 3Blend 3 large eggs beaten lightly and cracker or bread crumbs into the mixture. Form into small 1-inch balls and dip in bread or cracker crumbs. Chill for 1 hour.
4. 4Deep-fat fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until brown, for about 4 minutes.
5. 5Spear balls with toothpicks and place in a chafing dish.