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 milk – 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 them 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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