Meatballs in gravy.

A traditional recipe, always a favorite. Accompanied with hot yellow rice, this is a a winner.

You will need:
Mince ( turkey ) :1 pound
Onion : 1 big
Kothmir: 1 bunch
Green chillis: 4-5
Tomatoes : 3 med or tomato paste: 1/2 cup
Potatoes : 2 med (optional)
Ginger garlic paste : 1 TBS
Chilli powder: 1/2 tsp
Dhania pd, : 1 tsp
Turmeric,:1/4 tsp
Garam masala pd : 1/2 tsp
Coconut paste (1/4 cup) or dessicated coconut : 1/2 cup
Potatoes : 2 med.(optional)
Method:
In 2 tsps oil, saute the cut onion, kothmir, green chillis. When lightly browned, remove, add ginger garlic paste and grind all together to a smooth paste. Divide the mixture into 2 portions. To one portion, add the ground mince. Mix well and shape into small lime size balls. put these balls in a saucepan and cook on a slow heat. Do not add water, these will get completely cooked in their own water. Cook till completely dry. Keep aside.
In another saucepan, add oil, and the other half of the ground paste. Saute till brown, about 7 mins. Add all the dry powders. Mix well. If using dessicated coconut, add now. Fry 2 mins. Add tomatoes. Stir well. Pour 1 cup water ( and potatoes ) and let simmer and thicken till it comes to a thick gravy consistency, about 10 mins.If using coconut paste, add now. Put in the earlier sauteed meatballs into the gravy and let simmer for 3 mins. Remove, garnish with cut kothmir and serve with hot rice.