Meatballs
350 grams
150 grams
4 tablespoons
2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon
2 slices
1
Sauce
1 tablespoon
1 cup
1/2 teaspoon
2 cups
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon
1/4 teaspoon
2
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon
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Mince (beef or veal)
Sausage meat
Grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped parsley
Garlic paste
Chopped fresh lime peel
Salt
Black pepper powder
Powdered allspice
Bread crumbled
Egg, lightly beaten
Oil for deep frying
Olive oil
Chopped onions
Chopped garlic
Fresh tomato puree
Salt
Sugar
Red chili powder
Black pepper powder
Bay leaves
Dried basil
Dried oregano
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Method :
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Mix all ingredients for
meatballs except oil.
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Knead well and roll into
balls, 3 1/2cm in diameter.
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Place on a tray, cover
with foil and chill for 30 minutes.
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Heat oil for deep frying
in a deep frying pan and fry meatballs till golden brown.
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Drain and place on kitchen
paper to absorb excess oil.
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Heat oil for sauce in a
pan, add onions and fry for 7-8 minutes.
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Add garlic and fry for a
few moments longer.
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Mix in remaining
ingredients and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes.
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Strain sauce into another
pan, add meatballs and heat through.
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Serve immediately while
hot with 250 grams boiled pasta or spaghetti.
Note : Pasta must be cooked
in plenty of boiling, salted water, to which 1 teaspoon oil is
added, till just tender.
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