Spicy meatballs

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1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
2. Put the mince into the mixing bowl. Add the onions, garlic, curry powder, cumin, garam masala, paprika or cayenne pepper and coriander, then mix well. By adding these spices, you'll get a delicious flavour without having to add any salt.
3. Add the beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then mix again.
4. Divide the meat mixture into 15-18 evensized pieces and shape into balls (they should be about the size of a walnut). Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling raw meat so you don't transfer any germs that may be on the meat to other food or equipment.
5. Heat the oil in the frying pan over a medium heat and add the meatballs using a spoon. Cook them for 5 mins, turning until golden brown. Remove from the pan and place them on to the tray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins.
6. Remove from the oven. Remember to use oven gloves! Allow to cool slightly and serve with a fresh, crisp green salad, some pitta bread and tomato salsa.

Make it saucy

Fry 2 sliced garlic cloves in a little olive oil and add a 400g tin of chopped tomatoes. Bring to the boil, then transfer to an ovenproof dish. Add your meatballs, cover them with sauce and bake in the oven for 40 mins-1 hr. Serve with rice or pasta.

Per serving

173 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 10g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 1g, salt 0.35 g

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• Christine Ca

  16 January 2008

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  This recipe is fantastic it can for a midweek meal or put on a buffet, I have done both and everyone really enjoyed them. Highly recommened.

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  02 February 2008

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  My husband loves it. Its good with spicy couscous and some vegies.

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• Siri

  08 February 2008

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  Had to add more of the spices, plus dried chilli flakes, salt & pepper. Made them saucy, served with potato wedges and crunchy fine green beans. Will make again.

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• Gemma Russell

  01 March 2008

  Gemma Russell commented on this recipe

  I made this tonight and really enjoyed it I did have to add an extra tin of tomatos as it dried out a little, next time i would add more spices, to give them an extra bit of a kick, they were delicious!

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  21 April 2008

  Nessie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made these recently, lush but do need the added spices to give enough flavour for my taste but will make again :-)

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• Angie's

  18 June 2008

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  Great recipe! I used minced turkey and like a lot of the others, I added a little more spice and also salt! I used passata for the sauce which was really lovely.

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• Girl Flower

  19 June 2008

  Girl Flower rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I made this last night and while not all the balls stayed 'intact' during the cooking process (my fault not the recipe!) it came out lovely. .I made it with the tomato sauce and so that coverd up my mess! I added extra spice and chopped chilli too. It was a really fantastic taste and served with a salad really complimented the heat and the cool together.

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• foodmuncher1

  31 July 2008

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  I made it with the sauce, ie. garlic and can of tomatoes. Really good but would add extra spices next time because the sauce made the flavour less strong. Served with rice and salad.

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• JMOD1720

  12 August 2008

  JMOD1720 commented on this recipe

  These are very easy and tasty meatballs but please do add a little more spice otherwise they would be a little bland. I added some chilli flakes and they were great.

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• Stela

  25 August 2008

  Stela rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I omitted Indian spices - only added paprika and salt and pepper. Once cooked I added them to Moroccan sauce (Speedy Moroccan meatballs recipe) Really delicious. Will definitely make again.

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• JulesMac

  12 September 2008

  JulesMac commented on this recipe

  Fantastic. I made them saucy but covered them with tin foil to stop them drying out - really delicious, will def make again.

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  23 September 2008

  rainbow commented on this recipe

  I did the same as stella and added to the Speedy moroccan meat balls - really good.

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Ingredients

• 500g minced chicken , turkey, lamb, beef or pork
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed or chopped
• 2 tsp mild or medium curry powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp paprika or cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander , chopped
• 1 egg , beaten
• 50g fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Difficulty and servings

Serves 6

Preperation and cooking times

Prep 15 mins

Cook 25 mins

Ingredients

• 500g minced chicken , turkey, lamb, beef or pork
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed or chopped
• 2 tsp mild or medium curry powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp paprika or cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander , chopped
• 1 egg , beaten
• 50g fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Per serving

173 kcalories, protein 23g, carbohydrate 10g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 1g, salt 0.35 g

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