Curried Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 petal star anise
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 2 teaspoons dried breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ghee, softened
• 1 tomato, cubed
• 500 g extra lean ground beef

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil over medium heat and stir-fry the onions.

2. 2

   Add cinnamon stick and water, then add tomato sauce, garam masala, turmeric, ginger paste, salt, starseed petal and vinegar.

3. 3

   Mix well and leave to simmer on low.

4. 4

   To prepare the meatballs, place breadcrumbs, parsley, ghee, tomato and ground beef in a bowl and mix well but lightly.

5. 5

   Form into medium-sized balls.

6. 6

   Add meatballs to simmering sauce and add more water if necessary.

7. 7

   Reduce heat and add bay leaves, sugar, all spice and breadcrumbs - IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT STIR AT THIS STAGE.

8. 8

   Simmer, covered, until done (about 15 minutes).