Kabab jo Saak (Meatball curry)

As I continue my journey down memory lane , my first stop is at Kabab jo Saak.

Trying to remember how my parents mixed the masala to form the meatballs aka kababs, I think I came pretty close. 

For Meatballs aka Kababs

Ingredients:

1 kg lean ground beef

1 tsp garlic (lasan)

1 tsp ginger (adu)

1/2 tsp salt

1 heaping tsp dhanna jero (ground cumin and coriander)

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1 egg

Handful of chopped coriander leaves/stems

Directions:

Mix above ingredients

Form into balls

Set aisde

For Saak

Ingredients:

1 medium onion

1/3 can crushed tomatoes

1/3 can tomato paste

1 tsp garlic (lasan)

1/2 tsp ginger (adu)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp turmeric (haider)

1 heaping tsp dhanna jero (ground cumin and coriander)

1 medium potato (in cubes)

2 cups water

1/2 tsp garam masala

Handful of chopped coriander leaves/stems

Directions:

1. Sauté 1 medium onions until golden brown

2. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste
3. Add 1 teaspoon of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger and 1/2 teaspoon of salt & turmeric 

4. 1 heaping teaspoon of dhanna jero (ground cumin and coriander)

5. Add potato cut into 1-inch cubes
6. Let the mixture merry together over medium heat

7. Add 2 cups water

8. Add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
9. Add a handful of chopped coriander leaves/stems
10. Add the meatballs ~~~ *do not stir*

11. Let it come to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour

12. Place in a nice bowl and take a picture (like below)