Lamb Meatballs Korma Style
- None None FOR THE CASHEW NUT SAUCE
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped ginger
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- 6 None cardamom pods, crushed and seeds extracted
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 None cinnamon stick
- 3/4 cup raw cashew nuts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup canned coconut cream
- None None FOR THE MEATBALLS
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 lbs ground lamb
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- For the cashew nut sauce, heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook onion, garlic and ginger for about 12 mins, stirring often, or until tender.
- Grind coriander and fennel seeds in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Add to pan with cardamom seeds, cayenne pepper, turmeric and cinnamon stick; cook for 1-2 mins, stirring.
- Grind 1/2 cup of the cashew nuts in a spice grinder or mini food processor Add to pan with remaining whole cashews, salt and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 mins, stirring often.
- For the meatballs, place onion, ginger, garlic, salt and 3 tbsp water in a food processor; process to a coarse paste. Place lamb and onion paste in a large bowl; mix well. Shape into balls; place on a tray. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before frying.
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in batches until golden.
- Transfer meatballs to the pan with the cashew nut sauce. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 mins. Stir in coconut cream. Serve immediately.
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