Mummy’s tip
This recipe was rebuilt from memory. Taste as you go and let your own family version emerge.
Celebration
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.
Total time1 hr 15 minConfidenceA loving projectOriginal recipe2014
from the family albumSay it
Kabab jo Saak
kah-BOB jo SAH-k
Make it yours
- Taste the meatball mixture and masala as you go. This recipe was rebuilt from memory.
At the family table
This meatball curry was reconstructed from taste memory, which is how many family recipes survive and keep evolving.
Make
Let’s cook
Directions
- 01
Mix above ingredients
- 02
Form into balls
- 03
Set aisde
Directions
- 01
Sauté 1 medium onion s until golden brown
- 02
Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste
- 03
Add 1 teaspoon of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger and 1/2 teaspoon of salt & turmeric
- 04
heaping teaspoon of dhanna jero (ground cumin and coriander)
- 05
Add potato cut into 1-inch cubes
- 06
Let the mixture merry together over medium heat
- 07
Add 2 cups water
- 08
Add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 09
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)
Keep cooking
