Instructions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, and mint. Season to taste with salt.
2. 2
   Set the broiler rack 5 inches from the heat.
3. 3
   Preheat the broiler.
4. 4
   In a mixing bowl, combine the meat, rice, onion, cilantro, parsley, cinnamon, cumin, red and black peppers, and ½ teaspoon salt, stirring mixture with a fork until it is well blended
5. 5
   With your hands, form the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs.
6. 6
   As you make them, place the meatballs on a baking sheet that fits under the broiler.
7. 7
   Broil the meatballs until they are well browned on top, 4 to 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Using tongs, turn and cook until the meatballs are browned outside and no longer pink in the center, 3–4 minutes.
9. 9
   Transfer them to a serving plate and serve warm, passing the yogurt sauce in a bowl.