Meatball curry
Give meatballs the Indian treatment in this easy curry recipe. Serve with plenty of veggies for a healthy dinner.
Each serving provides 220kcal, 29g protein, 8g carbohydrate (of which 6g sugars), 8g fat (of which 3g saturates), 1.9g fibre and 0.3g salt.
Ingredients
- 450g/1lb lean beef mince
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 free-range egg
- 1 tsp rapeseed oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp finely chopped root ginger
- 1 x 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp tomato purée
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 60-90ml/2-3fl oz water (optional)
- cooked brown basmati rice, to serve
Method
Mix the beef mince, garlic, half of the onion, pepper, garam masala and egg together in a bowl. Using your hands, shape the meat mixture into 24 balls.
Preheat the grill to hot. Line the bottom of a grill tray with aluminium foil and place the meatballs on the grill tray. (This will allow the fat to drain off into the lined tray, saving on washing up.) Grill the meatballs under a medium heat for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, or until nicely browned.
Heat the rapeseed oil in a frying pan, and add the cumin seeds and the remaining onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until softened, then stir in the ginger.
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato purée and turmeric and cook for 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
Add the cooked meatballs, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add 60-90ml/2-3fl oz water if the curry is a bit dry. Serve with rice.