Kibbeh Meatballs With Spiced Yogurt Sauce

From Cooking Light

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 20 meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  nonfat  Greek yogurt
• 1  cup cucumber, shredded and seeded
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 cup  uncooked bulgur
• 2  cups cold water
• 1  lb lean ground lamb
• 1⁄4 cup shallot, minced
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1  tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients; chill.
2. Combine bulgur and water in medium bowl. Let stand 30 min; drain bulgur through fine sieve; pressing out excess liquid. Combine bulgur, lamb, and next 7 ingredients in food processor; process just until smooth. Cover and chill for 30 minute Form into 20 (2 1/2 inch) football shaped meatballs.
3. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over med-high. Add meatballs to pan; cook 12 min, browning on all sides. Serve with sauce.