Ask for local ground lamb at farmers markets in the area and stash these as an exotic treat in the freezer.

Makes about 24 meatballs

1 lb. ground beef or lamb
1 cup cooked basmati rice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ cup finely chopped fresh dill
¼ cup minced red onion
1 Tbsp. ground turmeric
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
½ tsp. ground black pepper
½ tsp. crushed saffron threads
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 recipe Sweet & Sour Tomato Sauce
Plain yogurt, mint, and cilantro for garnish

Gently mix together all ingredients except sauce; refrigerate 30 minutes to combine flavors. With wet hands, portion walnut-size pieces and roll into balls. In a large skillet, heat a splash of high-temp oil until shimmering; working in batches, add meatballs and sear 5 minutes, then turn over and sear 5 minutes more. Bring Sweet & Sour Tomato Sauce to a boil; reduce heat, add meatballs, and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve meatballs in sauce with garnishes.