Kofta Meatball Curry

Ingredients

• 1 lb minced beef
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 ounces water
• 1 fresh green chile, chopped and seeded
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 canned tomatoes, with liquid chopped
• 1/4 pint water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 black cardamom pods, split open
• 4 cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
• 2 bay leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons ground almonds
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped