Tikka-Spiced Lamb Meatball Wraps

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-13 · Updated 2026-07-13

Juicy lamb meatballs seasoned with fragrant tikka spices wrapped in warm flatbreads with cooling yogurt sauce and fresh herbs. This indian-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 30 minutes pairs ground lamb, garlic cloves, minced, ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 pieces flatbreads or naan
• 1/2 medium thinly sliced red onion

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb with 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
2. Step 2: Shape the lamb mixture into 16 small meatballs, about 1 inch each.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meatballs in batches for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup plain yogurt with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
5. Step 5: Warm 4 flatbreads or naan in a dry skillet or oven. Assemble each wrap by spreading a spoonful of yogurt sauce, adding 4 lamb meatballs, and topping with thinly sliced 1/2 medium red onion and extra fresh herbs if desired. Fold and serve immediately.