Meatball curry - Indian recipes

Meatball curry

Give lamb, beef or mutton meatballs the Indian curry treatment in this easy curry recipe.

Ingredients

• 450g/1lb lean minced lamb, beef or mutton

• 1 tsp crushed garlic

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• ½ tsp black pepper, coarsely ground

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1 free-range egg

• 1 tsp rapeseed oil

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp finely chopped root ginger

• 1 x 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes

• 1 tsp tomato purée

• ½ tsp ground turmeric

• 60-90ml/2-3fl oz water (optional)

• cooked rice, to serve

Preparation method

1. Mix the meat, garlic, half of the onion, pepper, garam masala and egg together in a bowl. Using your hands, shape the meat mixture into 24 balls.

2. Preheat the grill to hot.

3. Line the bottom of a grill tray with aluminium foil and place the meatballs on the grill tray. (This will allow the fat to drain off into the lined tray, saving on washing up.) Grill the meatballs under a medium heat for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, or until nicely browned.

4. Heat the rapeseed oil in a frying pan, and add the cumin seeds and the remaining onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until softened, then stir in the ginger.

5. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée and turmeric and cook for 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

6. Add the cooked meatballs, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add 60-90ml/2-3fl oz water if the curry has dried out too much.

7. Serve with rice.