Middle Eastern Bison Meatballs with Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce

Name: Middle Eastern Bison Meatballs with Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup whole-milk Greek-style yogurt*; 3 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño chile (about 1 large); 2 tablespoons whole-milk Greek-style yogurt; 1 1/4 pounds ground bison (often labeled buffalo); 1 large egg, beaten to blend; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage; 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

By Bruce AidellsPhotography by Tom Schierlitz

January 31, 2008

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