Mutton Meat balls (snack)

The meatballs were so fragrant and melt-in the mouth, that they could be eaten just fried, with a dip.

Minced mutton - 300 gms
Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Dried oregano - 1/4 tsp

Heat a small wok / kadai and add

Oil - 1 tsp

Now saute
Onion - 1 small(chopped very very fine)
Garlic - 2 cloves (finely chopped)
Green chilly - 1 (finely chopped)
Celery - 1 stalk (chopped fine - may include leaves too, if fresh)


Add the sauted onions etc to the minced meat.
Add about 1 tbsp of grated cheddar (I used a cheddar-mozzarella mix)

Mix well, add salt to taste and roll into small lemon-sized balls.

I made spaghetti and meatballs, though it would be a stretch calling them balls since my daughter was a bit cranky and i rolled the balls with just one hand, while carrying her!!!

OOPS!!! I did forget to mention this and hadn't noticed it till my mom mentioned this.. shallow fry the balls. The outsides are crisp and the insides are tender and melt-in-your mouth.
And I did keep aside some of the meat mixture to make into Kebabs for another day...

Mutton kheema with mushrooms

This recipe came out really well..I usually make mince with green peas and potatoes, but I got these really fresh mushrooms and decided to make a few changes in the recipe.

Mutton mince (kheema) - 500 gms
Onions - 2 (cut very fine)
Celery - 1 stalk(cut fine)
garlic - 3 cloves (crushed)
Tomatoes - 2
Tomato ketchup - 2 spoons
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder - 2 tsp
Coriander powder 1 1/2 tbsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Green chillies - 2 (sliced)
Mushrooms - 200 gms(sliced_
Pepper - crushed - 1/2 tsp
Oil (1 tbsp)
Salt to taste

Heat a wok, heat oil, add the onion, garlic and green chillies sliced.

Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander powder ( if mixed with water and made into a paste, the frying will go better) fry till the oil separates.

Now add the mutton mince and mix well. keep stirring to fry it very well.

Then add the tomatoes and celery Put a lid and let the tomatoes soften.

Now add the garam masala powder, tomato paste, mushrooms and pepper powder. keep the lid on, add water if required. I did not want it too watery.

Once the oil comes on top, it is done.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Superb with rice and raita or rotis.