Meatball Curry

• For the meatballs:
• 1 pound ground lamb (or beef)
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 teaspon salt
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• For the sauce:
• 2-inch peice fresh ginger, peeeled and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 gresh hot green chilies
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 6 green cardamom pods, 4 whole, 2 crushed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 4 cloves, whole
• 2-inch stick cinnamon
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 4 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

1. Combine all meatball ingredients, then with your damp hands, form mixture into 24 balls. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
2. Make sauce: Mix ginger, garlic, chilies, coriander and ground cumin, along with 3 tablespoons water, in a blender until a smooth paste forms.
3. Heat oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. when hot (but not smoking), add cardamom, cumin seeds, cloves and cinnamon. Stir once, add onions and fry, stirring, for about 8 minutes, until onions are brown. Add ginger paste, lower heat and stir for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cayenne and cook over medium-high heat until tomatoes are reduced to a thick, dark paste. Lower heat to medium; stir in yogurt, a tablespoon at a time. When all yogurt has been blended in, mix in 2 cups water and salt.
4. Add meatballs in a single layer, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 50 to 60 minutes, shaking pan occasionally. Do Not Stir With a Spoon.
5. Serve with rice or bread.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/meatball-curry-50040084 (may not work)