The most delicious food of the villagers | Village life in Afghanistan | Bird Meatballs Recipe

ground bird meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often cheaper than store-bought bread crumbs.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

In a large bowl, combine ground bird meat with chopped onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.

Add bread crumbs, egg, and yogurt to the mixture and mix until well combined.

Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.

Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with paprika and nutmeg.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.

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