Indian Lamb Meatballs In Curry Sauce Recipe

Name: Indian Lamb Meatballs In Curry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup thick plain yogurt; 3/4 cup mint leaf, finely chopped; 1/2 cup dried red lentils; 750 g lean ground lamb; 1 small brown onion, grated; 2 tablespoons mild curry paste; 400 g diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1/4 cup water; steamed rice, to serve

Servings: persons

1
Combine yoghurt, 1 tablespoon mint and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2
Place lentils in a bowl and cover with cold water. Allow to stand for 30 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain well again. Transfer to a large bowl.
3
Add mince, onion and remaining mint. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls. Place on a plate.
4
Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
5
Add tomato, stock and 1/4 cup water. Bring to the boil.
6
Add meatballs. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens.
7
Spoon steamed rice into bowls. Spoon over meatballs and sauce. Serve with minted yoghurt.

787

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup thick plain yogurt, 3/4 cup mint leaf, finely chopped, 1/2 cup dried red lentils, 750 g lean ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Indian Lamb Meatballs In Curry Sauce 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.

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Indian Lamb Meatballs In Curry Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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