Bill's Lamb Meatballs in Massaman Curry

Love this easy recipe from Bill Granger. You can use a korma curry and whatever is hiding in the fridge but I love splashing out on a decent jar of massaman. This goes so well with cauliflower rice as there's lots of yummy sauce and a side of Asian Greens.


Ingredients
serves 4
takes 30 minutes

• 500g lean lamb mince
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2-4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 lemon, zested
• 3 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp massaman curry paste
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger
• 400g tin diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup light evaporated milk with a couple of drops of coconut essence or just use coconut milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 red onion, finely sliced
• half head cauliflower, grated using your food processor

Method

1. Place the mince, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, coriander and 3 tablespoons of mint in a large mixing bowl.
   Add plenty of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and
   
   combine thoroughly. 
2. Rinse your hands under cold water and, without drying, shape the mixture into 24 small meatballs.
3. Place a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and, when hot, add half the meatballs and fry for 4-5 minutes, turning often, until lightly browned on all sides.
4. Transfer to a plate and repeat with more oil and remaining kofta. Return the pan to the heat, add the remaining oil, curry paste and ginger. Fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly. 
5. Tip the tomatoes and coconut milk into the pan and stir well. Add the cinnamon stick and season with a little sea salt and plenty of black pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 3 minutes.
6. Return the meatballs to the pan and cook in the curry sauce for a further 5 minutes, until tender and cooked through. 
7. Place cauliflower rice in serving bowls and top with curry scattered with the red-onion slices & mint leaves. Enjoy!

From Bill Granger, Easy