Cook The Book: Curried Meatballs With Tomatoes

Name: Cook The Book: Curried Meatballs With Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/3 cup butter; 2 cups onions, sliced; 1/4 cup garlic, sliced; 3 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped; 8 pods green cardamom; 2 quarts plum tomatoes, canned or fresh; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups cream; 1/2 cup bread crumbs or panko; 1/3 cup cream; 1 tablespoon garam masala or curry powder; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped; 2 pounds ground beef or lamb; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 3 cups whole-milk yogurt; 1 1/2 cups seeded, peeled, and finely diced cucumber; 1 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/3 cup butter
2 cups onions, sliced
1/4 cup garlic, sliced
3 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped
8 pods green cardamom
2 quarts plum tomatoes, canned or fresh
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups cream
1/2 cup bread crumbs or panko
1/3 cup cream
1 tablespoon garam masala or curry powder
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped
3 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
2 pounds ground beef or lamb
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cups whole-milk yogurt
1 1/2 cups seeded, peeled, and finely diced cucumber
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1
Heat a small saute pan over moderate heat; add the coriander and cumin. While gently shaking the pan, toast until you can begin to smell the spices and the cumin takes on a bit of color. Remove from the pan and reserve.
2
In a 3-quart heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and ginger. Cook until you can smell both of these ingredients.
3
Add the toasted coriander and cumin seeds, cardamom, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook the sauce over low heat for about 30 minutes.
4
Pass the sauce through a food mill and return it to the cooking pot. Add the cream and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.
5
Heat a small pan and add the garam masala or curry powder. Shake the pan and cook until you can smell the spices. Reserve.
6
In a saute pan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Cool.
7
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
8
Combine the meat, soaked bread crumbs, garlic, ginger, salt, and both peppers. Mix thoroughly. Form the meat mixture into 2-inch balls and place on a racked sheet pan or cookie sheet with sides. Bake until browned, about 20 minutes.
9
Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
10
Combine the yogurt, cucumbers, and salt. Adjust salt, add pepper to taste.
11
Serve the meatballs over basmati rice, topped with a spoonful of raita.

1424

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/3 cup butter, 2 cups onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Curried Meatballs With Tomatoes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!