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LAMB KEBAB CHUTNEY AKA MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Paz
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg lamb mince
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green chillies, diced (optional)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground fennel
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • Tomato Sauce (Gravy)
  • 6 large tomatoes
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • curry leaves
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley or coriander, chopped
  • freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Tomato Sauce (chutney)
  • In a large clean deep pot (with lid), add extra virgin olive oil, onions and garlic for sauce and simmer on medium/high heat for two minutes or until the onions become soft and translucent.
  • Add in the curry leaves, spices and ginger garlic paste.
  • Stir for a few seconds.
  • Add in the tomato paste and simmer for a few more seconds to bring out the flavours.
  • Add in the diced tomatoes, seasonings followed by the fresh herbs. Stir together and let it cook on medium/high heat until it begins to boil.
  • Lower heat to low and let it cook through until the moisture has evaporated and the oil has risen to the top.
  • Meatballs/Kebabs
  • In a large bowl, add all of the kebab/meatball ingredients.
  • Using your hands, mix the ingredients until well combined.
  • Next, roll into 2-inch diameter balls and gently pop them onto a greased baking tray and into a preheated oven at 180 degrees celcius and let it cook for 20 minutes turning them halfway through cooking.
  • They will become firm, crisp and tender.
  • Carefully add the cooked kebabs/meatballs to your chutney/sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes on low heat to allow the dish to develop its flavours and come together.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped coriander or parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired