• Lamb Meatballs in the Instant Pot

    by Dorothy Reinhold on June 24, 2019


    Print This Post Print This Post Flavorful Lamb Meatballs use the Instant Pot to good effect -- the Indian spices are toasted, the meatballs are pressure cooked, and then they get a final sear in the same pot. Serve as an appetizer or a main dish, with cucumber raita or a coconut cilantro chutney.

    Flavorful Lamb Meatballs use the Instant Pot to good effect — the Indian spices are toasted, the meatballs are pressure cooked, and then they get a final sear in the same pot. Serve as an appetizer or a main dish, with cucumber raita or a coconut cilantro chutney.

    There are two rules of thumb about meatballs, in my opinion.

    • First, everybody loves a meatball.
    • Second, where there are meatballs, there is a party.

    In that spirit,  I’ve joined ProgressiveEats, a group of food bloggers who are throwing a virtual Indian Picnic today. Think street food, and you’ll have a good idea of what we’re offering today for your noshing pleasure. I’m bringing Lamb Meatballs in the Instant Pot, which could either be an appetizer bite or a main dish, and we also have kabobs, street tacos, fritters, snacks, bread — anything you want! There’s something for everyone. See a dish you like? Just click the link to take you right to that recipe. Continue Reading…

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