curried lamb meatballs

Seattle, WA
Updated on Jul 19, 2020

A coconut curry sauce. Serve with rice or noodles.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • MEATBALLS
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried mint (or 1 tbls. fresh, minced
  • CURRY SAUCE
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste (or grated fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

How To Make curried lamb meatballs

  • Step 1
    For Meatballs: Place all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and, using hands, combine well. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls (10-12 balls).
  • Step 2
    Heat 1 tbls. olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add meatballs and sear on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Remove meat to a platter and cover loosely with foil.
  • Step 4
    In the same skillet, add remaining oil and heat over medium heat. Add all ingredients, stirring to mix. Simmer 5 minutes, and then return meatballs and juices to pan. Stir.
  • Step 5
    Simmer gently (do not boil) for 10 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Serve with rice.

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Ingredient: Lamb
Culture: Indian
Method: Stove Top

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