Ingredients
one dried red chili
1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb, finely ground twice.
1 1/2 cups dry white breadcrumbs.
One egg, beaten
1 teaspoon chopped fresh Ginger root.
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
salt.
One fresh green chili.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
. Two onions, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds.
Three whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 1/2 cup stock or broth.
2 tablespoons grated coconut.
How to Make.
Break it dried red chili in half, remove seeds. Crushed red chili in a large bowl. Stir in lamb, bread crumbs, egg, Ginger root, cinnamon, cardamom and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate one hour. To handle fresh chili, cover your hands with rubber or plastic gloves; after handling do not touch her face. Her eyes. Cut green chili in half; remove and discard seeds and pith. Chop green chili; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions; sauté until transparent. Add chopped fresh chili, turmeric, cumin, coriander seeds, cloves, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stirring occasionally, cook 3 to 5 min.. Add stock or broth; bring to a boil. Boil 3 min.. Shape chilled lamb mixture into small balls. Add lamb balls, being sure all are immersed in boiling stock or broth; simmer 15 min. Spoon into a serving bowl; sprinkle with coconut.
Yield: Makes Four Servings