Meat Ball Curry

Ingredients for Meat Ball Curry:

1. Coriander powder – 4 teaspoons

    Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon

    Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon

    Pepper powder – 1/4 teaspoon

    Cumin – A pinch

    Cloves – 3

    Cinnamon – 1-inch piece

    Cardamom – 2

    Fennel – A pinch

2. Chicken/Mutton minced – 1/2 kg

    Onion finely chopped – 4 teaspoons

    Green chilli finely chopped – 1 teaspoon

    Ginger finely chopped – 1 teaspoon

    Garlic finely chopped – 1/2 teaspoon

3. Vinegar, Salt – As required

4. Oil – 1/4 cup

5. Onion sliced – 1/4 cup

6. Garlic sliced – 2 teaspoons

    Ginger sliced – 1 teaspoon

    Green chillies – 4, split at the tip

7. Coconut – 2 cups

8. Curry leaves – As required

How to prepare Meat Ball Curry?

1. Grind the first set of ingredients into a fine paste.

2. Mix the second set of ingredients and keep it aside.

3. Add two teaspoons of the ground paste, a little vinegar, and salt to the minced meat, mix well, and shape into small balls.

4. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion.

5. Add the sixth set of ingredients, sauté well, remove the green chilli, and then add the ground paste and sauté again.

6. Add two cups of second coconut milk, vinegar, salt, curry leaves, and the sautéed green chilli, then bring to a boil.

7. When it starts boiling thoroughly, add the meatballs and cook.

8. Once the gravy thickens and coats the pieces well, add the first coconut milk, heat it well, and serve.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, March 1-14, 2025

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