Ingredients

1/3 cup minced onion

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

a pinch cinnamon

1 pound ground lamb (10% fat)

1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs

1 large egg, beaten lightly

2 tablespoons dried currants

1/4 cup black sesame seeds*

1/4 cup white sesame seeds, toasted lightly

• Accompaniment:

minted yogurt dip:

• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

• *available at Asian markets and some specialty foods shops and supermarkets

Description

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