16/03/2026
Meatballs with herb salad
Ingredients
For the meatballs
8 cardamom pods
2 tsp coriander seed
4 large cloves garlic
large pinch salt
300g/11oz lean beef mince
200g/7oz pork mince
½ tsp turmeric
chilli powder, to taste
1 free-range egg; beaten
1-2 tbsp groundnut oil
115g/4oz cream cheese
200g/7oz baby plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthways
1 tbsp plain yoghurt
2-3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
2 tbsp flaked almonds, toasted
4 shallots, finely sliced and deep-fried
For the salad
150g/5½oz mixed salad leaves
2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
2 tbsp finely chopped chives
2 tbsp finely chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tbsp finely chopped oregano
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp English mustard
3 tbsp olive oil