Lamb Meatballs With Dried Apricots (Kofta) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
• 3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 8 ounces Greek yogurt (plain, 1/2 cup)
• 1/3 cup cucumber, shredded
• 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon mint, finely minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced (maybe more!)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin (optional)