Malay Meatballs

• meatballs
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 green chilies (optional)
• 25 ml grated fresh gingerroot
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• oil
• 1 kg minced meat
• 3 ml turmeric
• 5 ml garam masala
• 25 ml lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• SAUCE
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cardamom seeds
• 2 pieces cinnamon sticks
• 1 (410 g) can chopped tomatoes

1. Saute the onion, chillies, ginger and garlic in a little oil till the onion is soft.
2. Remove from the heat and cool.
3. Add the mince and seasonings and mix.
4. Shape the mixture into fairly small meatballs.
5. Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the meatballs till brown on the outside about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
6. For the sauce saute the chopped onion in a little heated oil until soft about 5 minutes add the cardamom seeds and stick cinnamon and stir fry for about 1 minute.
7. Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer gently.
8. Add the meatballs a simmer till done, about 5 minutes.

meatballs, onion, green chilies, gingerroot, garlic, oil, meat, turmeric, garam masala, lemon juice, salt, onion, cardamom seeds, cinnamon sticks, tomatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/malay-meatballs-81615 (may not work)