MEATBALL CURRY

This curry is made in many different ways and every family has there own secret recipe.This is our family recipe.Make this curry and serve it with coconut rice as we do.                                                                         

                                     MEATBALL CURRY

INGREDIENTS(for the meatballs)
500 grams of lean beef mince
1 large onion chopped finely
1 fresh green chili chopped finely
3 pods of garlic chopped finely
1/2 inch piece of ginger chopped finely
2 tbsp of fresh coriander chopped finely
1 tsp garam masala powder
salt to taste.
METHOD
Put the mince in a large bowl and add all the above ingredients.mix well.
Roll into walnut size balls and place in the fridge to chill.

 
Now for the curry.
2 medium onions chopped finely
4 medium fresh tomatoes made into a puree
1 tbsp freshly made ginger and garlic paste
1 cup coconut milk
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
5 to 6 curry leaves
salt to taste
2 tbsp oil of your choice
METHOD
1.Heat the oil in a medium size vessel and add the onions and fry till the onions start to turn golden brown.

2.Add the ginger and garlic paste and curry leaves and fry till the raw smell goes.about 2 minutes.
Mix all the dry spice powders with 1 ladle of warm water and add to the mixture and fry till the oil starts to separate.

3.Now add the tomato puree and cook till the raw smell goes.Now add the coconut milk,2 cups of hot water and bring the curry to a boil.At this stage you can add the potatoes if using.

4.Gently drop the meatballs into the curry.Add salt cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes.Open the lid and let the curry simmer for 2 more minute or until the oil starts to float on the top.
Garnish the curry with fresh coriander and serve with rice or bread.