1lb onions 
1 tsp garam massala (mixed spice)
1lb mince (lamb or beef) 
1/2 tsp dried mint
1 tsp cumin seeds 
1/2 tsp salt
1 clove garlic crushed 
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 in ginger chopped 
1 tin of tomatoes
1 tsp ground coriander 
1 green chilli
1/2 - 3/4 pint water 
1 tsp ground cumin
 

* mix mince, garlic, ginger, garlic, green chilli, ground cumin, coriander, garam masala and mint
* form golf ball sized balls and chill for 1/2 hour to bind
* chop onions roughly and spread over base of a pan large enough to hold all balls in a single layer
* place meat balls on top of onion and sprinkle cumin seeds on top
* cook over a very low heat partially covered until the onions have gone soft (the fat leaks from the balls and fries the onions - be patient it could take over 1/2 hour)
* add chilli powder, turmeric, salt and tomatoes. Stir gently and add water
* simmer gently until sauce thickened and water evaporated - again about 1/2 hour

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