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Kifta Lil Atfaal (Cinnamon Meatballs)

Kifta Lil Atfaal (Cinnamon Meatballs) is a traditional Libyan for a classic lamb meatball flavoured with cinnamon that's oiled in salted water before serving. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Libyan version of: Cinnamon Meatballs (Kifta Lil Atfaal).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

25 minutes

Total Time:

45 minutes

Serves:

4

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Spice RecipesLamb RecipesLibya Recipes


Ingredients:

500g minced lamb
2 onions, finely chopped
1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp oil or ghee

Method:

Combine the meat, onion, cinnamon and black pepper in a bowl and mix well with your hands. Shape the mixture into small meatballs and set aside.

Meanwhile, combine the salt and ghee in a large pan then add boiling water and bring the mix to a boil. Add the meatballs and cook for about 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain the meatballs then serve with rice and salad.