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Serves 4-6 (makes 28-32meatballs)Prep time 15 minCook time 20 min For the koftas • 500g beef mince (at least 12% fat) • 1 large onion, minced in a food processor or very finely chopped • 30g coriander

SERVES 6 | PREP 15 MINS COOK 3 HRS 20 MINS | EASY | GF 1.25kg bone-in lamb shoulder30g preserved lemon, flesh and rindfinely chopped1 tsp ground ginger1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp ground cumin3 tbsp ol

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