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    Oct 3, 2018 by Farwin.

    Curried meatballs with tomato sauce

    Sometimes you wish for uninterrupted "me time"- the most precious word and activity in the world of motherhood.Oh yeah..! .To cook the food,to shoot some pictures,to blog about it,you need peace.But Alas! when I have all the uninterrupted time in the world now that the kids are asleep,suddenly I realize it's too late at night and I'm dozing off,that I have a whole lot of shopping and cooking to do tomorrow for Eid.So,I'll leave you with a simple and easy to make recipe that have made it's way into my weekly menus which goes well rotis.

     

    I'm not much of a minced meat user,but was tempted to buy it after I saw a cooking program in which they were turned into beautiful burgers.But I do make my Mediterranean Rice with Minced Meat and Chickpeas which is a family favorite quite often,to which the recipe will follow later.
    The best thing about this dish is the tomato sauce is made with veggies and my kids who don't have a clue about it really like this.Bravo ! for me...
    It tastes great in wraps with some shredded lettuce for that crunch.And makes a great office lunch for my hubby.
    Curried Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
    Ingredients:
    400 g minced meat
    ½ onion finely chopped
    1 green chilli finely chopped
    handful of cilantro finely chopped
    1 egg
    handful of breadcrumbs
    ¼ teaspoon chilli powder
    ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
    ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder
    salt to taste
    pinch of crushed pepper
    *for the sauce
    3 big tomatoes chopped
    1 onion chopped
    2 cloves garlic crushed
    ½ of medium sized carrot roughly chopped
    ½ of red bell pepper chopped
    ¼ teaspoon chilli powder
    ¼ cumin powder
    ½ teaspoon sugar
    1 tablespoon cream(optional)
    salt and pepper to taste
    Olive oil
    Method:
    • Mix all the ingredients for the meatball.Do not over mix.Just a couple of strokes and make it into balls.
    • Add some oil to the pan and shallow fry the meatballs.
    • For the sauce,heat some olive oil in a pan,add the onions and garlic and the let the onions sweat.
    • Add all the ingredients except the cream,stir fry it for 1 or 2 minutes and add enough water,about 1 cup and the let the sauce cook.
    • Once the vegetables are tender,puree the mixture in a blender.
    • Add it to the meatballs and simmer for about 5 mins.Add the cream.
    • Check seasoning.
    Notes:
    • The quantities mentioned here are just a guide as I eyeballed it.Play around with the quantities.
    • I've slightly flattened my meatballs for the ease of shallow frying.
    • You can add more water if you want the sauce to be thin.
    • Add more sugar depending on the tartness of your tomatoes.
    • Add enough breadcrumbs to hold your meatball together.

     

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    1. Anonymous says

      November 04, 2011 at 2:50 am

      Reading this first thing on a Friday morning, and realizing how I haven't eaten a meatball in forever...Farwin, this looks so good and I'm just stunned by the photography!

      Reply
    2. Love and other Spices says

      November 04, 2011 at 5:40 am

      Thanks Arva dear....

      Reply
    3. Paaka Shaale says

      November 04, 2011 at 10:38 pm

      First of all, thanks for that lovely comment on my space. I must say your space is just beautiful. I am thrilled to follow you as well 🙂

      Reply
    4. Mrs K says

      November 12, 2011 at 6:49 pm

      Thanks Farvin for the lovely comments and also for becoming my blogs new follower,I am following you back.The recipe for meatballs is super and so is the photography:)keep it up!!!

      Reply
    5. Imanfh says

      November 18, 2011 at 9:09 am

      wow the photography really reflects the yummi-ness of all the food.. absolutely lovely!!!! I'm gonna try making the meatballs tonight- wish em luck 🙂

      Reply
    6. Tasmeea says

      December 16, 2011 at 10:34 am

      The recipe sounds like its full of flavour, very eager to try this one out!

      Reply

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