Meatball Curry

Meatball Curry

450g lean minced lamb, beef, pork or turkey
1 egg
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ginger, crushed
1 large onion, finely chopped
400g tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato purée
½ teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
60-90ml/2-3fl oz water (optional)

Mix the meat, garlic, half the onions, the pepper, garam masala and egg.
Shape the meat mixture into 24 balls.
Line the bottom of the grill tray with foil and place the meat balls on the grill tray (to allow the fat to drain off while cooking.)
Grill under a medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until nicely browned.
In a warm pan, add the oil, cumin seeds and the remaining onions. Cook until the onions are soft and then stir in the ginger.
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée and turmeric. Cook for 10 minutes.
Add the meat balls, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add 70ml / 2-3fl oz water, if necessary.
Serve with brown rice