Simmered Spicy Meatballs

Photo: flickr user norwichnuts

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs

3 tablespoons parsley, chopped

1 egg

1 sm. onion, grated

2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

Salt

freshly ground pepper

3 tablespoons cooking oil

1 med. onion, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

2 cups beef bouillon

1/4 cup raisins, chopped

Salt to taste

Preparation

Mix together all ingredients for meatballs except oil. Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan and brown meatballs over moderate heat. Remove from pan and set aside. While you make the sauce.

Add onion the same pan (you may need a little extra oil) and stir until starting to soften. Add curry, cinnamon, cumin and coriander and stir 1 minute. Add bouillon, raisins and salt to taste; bring to a boil. Return meatballs to the pan, cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Taste sauce and adjust seasoning, adding a little sugar if desired. Serve meatballs and sauce in a heated dish, with rice, chutney and diced cucumbers. Serves 4.