Meatball And Potato Curry Recipes

Steps:

• Spread the ground beef over a plate.
• Add the spices as indicated to form the meatballs.
• Mix thoroughly and shape into one inch balls; set aside.
• In a saucepan, heat oil, fry onions till golden brown.
• Add curry leaves, cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon.
• Add tomatoes and stir (med-high heat).
• In a small bowl, combine remaining spices except the coconut, and mix with a bit of water to form a soupy mixture.
• Add to onion-tomato mixture after the tomatoes have cooked down a bit.
• Let spices cook for about 3 minutes.
• Add meatballs GENTLY into pot.
• Cover and let cook for a few minutes before stirring again (stir gently).
• Add water as needed and add potatoes when meatballs have firmed up a bit.
• Add grated coconut, salt as needed.
• Cover and let cook, stirring occasionally until potatoes are cooked.

Steps:

• Heal the oil in a large pan and add the onions, frying until lightly coloured.
• Add the garlic, chilli powder, cumin, coriander and ginger and cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; if the mixture becomes dry, add 2 tablespoons of water.
• Add the beef and cook, stirring, until browned all over. Add the tomato puree, salt to taste and just enough water to cover the meat; stir very well.
• Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the meat is almost tender. Add the potatoes and whole chillies and simmer until the potatoes are cooked.

Steps:

• Put all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl and use your hands to combine everything together. Roll into about 16 balls, cover and chill until needed.
• Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan over a gentle heat and fry the onion, ginger and spices for 10 mins until the onions are softened. Tip in the tomatoes and a splash of water, and bring to the boil over a high heat. Drop in the meatballs and reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 15 mins or until the meatballs are cooked. Mix through the yogurt, scatter over the coriander and serve with rice or naan bread.