Granny's Malaysian Meatball Curry

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A very tasty meatball curry which my family enjoyed. I really like how you don't need to brown the meatballs before adding them to the gravy - so quick and easy. you can use store-bought malaysian curry powder, or make your own (which is more fun to do if you have the time). i served this with rice and stir-fried vegetables.

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Steps

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Prepare all ingredients before commencing to cook.

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In a medium-large bowl , combine the beef , breadcrumbs , egg , chopped spring onion and cilantro , with salt and pepper to taste , and place to one side.

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Grind onion , garlic and ginger to a paste with a stick blender or in a small food processor.

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In a small bowl , combine malaysian curry powder , chili powder , ground cloves and a little water , to make a paste.

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Heat the oil over a medium-high flame in a wok , add onion paste , and stir-fry for about 5 minutes.

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Add the curry paste , star anise , cloves , curry leaves , reduce heat to medium , and stir fry until quite toasted and the oil starts to ooze out: this can take 5 10 minutes , but be careful not to burn.

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Add coconut milk and bring slowly to the boil.

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While curry liquid is boiling start making and dropping in bite sized meatballs - stop occasionally and stir gently.

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When all meatballs have been added , add tomato paste and salt to taste.

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Simmer , covered , on medium.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, spring onions, cilantro, salt and pepper, onions, garlic, fresh ginger, curry powder, pure chile powder, ground cloves, vegetable oil, star anise, curry leaves, coconut milk, water, potato, tomato paste, salt