Name: Grilled Meatballs with Indian-Spiced Yogurt Sauce
Yield: 24 Hors d'Oeuvres
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef round; 1 large red onion, minced; 2 large cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 pint yogurt; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons minced curly parsley

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