Curried Meatballs (Kofta Curry)

Ingredients

• 700g extra-lean minced beef less than 5% fat
• 2 tsp peeled and finely grated ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 2 tsp crushed fennel seeds
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp mild or medium chilli powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp tumeric
• 2 tbsp medium curry powder
• 500ml carton passata
• ¼ tsp artificial sweetener

To Serve

• Fat-free natural yogurt
• Chilli powder
• Mint leaves

Method

1. Place the minced beef in a mixing bowl along with the ginger, garlic, fennel, cinnamon and chilli powder. Season and, using your hands, mix thoroughly until well combined. From the mixture into small, walnut-sized balls and set aside.
2. Place the tumeric, curry powder, passata and sweetener in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, season well and carefully place the meatballs in the sauce. Cover and cook gently for 15-20 minutes, turning the meatballs occasionally, until they are cooked through.
3. Remove from the heat and serve drizzled with fat-free natural yogurt, sprinkled with a pinch of chilli powder and garnished with fresh mint leaves.

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