Curry Meatballs

I always keep curry spices in my cupboard. What I do is make my own spice mix in a coffee grinder. I don't follow any particular recipe, but use 2 tbsp cumin and coriander as the base of the spice mix, then add 4-5 cloves, a chunk of nutmeg, a few chillies, 4-5 cardamom pods. Then I grind it and store it in a jar, to use whenever I need it.

Meatballs are a great way to cater for large groups, and they are sure to be a hit.
Today I am making the curry meatballs as follows

For the Meatballs

• 600 gr minced meat
• 1/2 onion, chopped
  
• 1 plain yogurt
• 3 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
  
• 1 bunch coriander, chopped finely
• ground chili and pepper, to taste
  

Combine all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl, using your hands.

For the sauce:

• 1 medium onion
• 1 green pepper
• 1 potato, diced
• 1 tbsp ground curry powder
• 1 cup single cream
  

Stir fry the onion in a little oil or butter, add the spices and stir for a minute, add the pepper and potato and stir. Season with salt and pepper, pour the cream and bring the sauce to the boil. Bring the heat down and simmer gently.

Now you can shape the meat into walnut size balls and place them in the sauce. Be careful not to move them around at this point, or they will break. when all of the balls are in the sauce, cover the pan and let them simmer for one hour. Shake the pan once or twice during the cooking, to coat the balls with the sauce.

Serve hot with basmati rice and Indian breads.
I am serving this with a lentil curry and home made flat breads.