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curried meatballs

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Debbie Rohan
Boerne, TX

Nice curry flavor without being overwhelming.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 40 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For curried meatballs

  • 1 tsp
    coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp
    cumin seeds
  • 1/3 c
    butter
  • 2 c
    onions, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp
    ground cardamom
  • 1/4 c
    garlic, sliced
  • 3 Tbsp
    ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 qt
    fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    curry powder
  • 1 1/2 c
    cream
  • 1/2 c
    bread crumbs
  • 1/3 c
    cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    curry powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    ginger, peeled and minced
  • 3 Tbsp
    garlic, minced
  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 3 c
    whole milk yogurt
  • 1 1/2 c
    cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper

How To Make curried meatballs

  • 1
    Sauce directions: In a small saute pan, toast coriander, cumin seeds and cardamom until you begin to smell the spices.
  • 2
    In a large sauce pot, melt butter and saute onions until translucent.
  • 3
    Add ginger and garlic, cook until you smell both.
  • 4
    Add seasonings and tomatoes. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • 5
    Using an imersion (stick) blender or food mill, blend ingredients until smooth. Add cream and cook 10 minutes on low.
  • 6
    Meatball directions: Place bread crumbs and cream in a large bowl. Let sit until soft, approximately 20 minutes.
  • 7
    In a small saute pan, heat curry powder, shaking pan constantly until you smell the curry. Set to the side.
  • 8
    Melt butter in a saute pan, add garlic and ginger. Cook until tender.
  • 9
    Mix meat, bread crumbs and spices until well blended. Form into meatballs, making sure that all meatballs are the same size. Place in mini muffin tins or on a cooling rack that is placed on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through.
  • 10
    Add to sauce and simmer 10 minutes. Serve over steamed rice. Top with Raita, if desired.
  • 11
    Raita directions: combine the yogurt,cucumbers and spices. Add more seasoning to taste. Serve as a condiment.

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