Name: Baltic lamb and rice meatballs
Cook time: 270 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 750 gram minced lamb; 3/4 cup (150g) uncooked jasmine rice; 1 cup (70g) stale breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander; 1/2 cup (150g) balti curry paste; 2 1/2 cup (625ml) water; 400 gram canned diced tomatoes; 2 brown onions (300g), chopped finely; 650 gram baby eggplant, halved lengthways, chopped coarsely; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves, extra

Ingredients

750 gram minced lamb

3/4 cup (150g) uncooked jasmine rice

1 cup (70g) stale breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander

1/2 cup (150g) balti curry paste

2 1/2 cup (625ml) water

400 gram canned diced tomatoes

2 brown onions (300g), chopped finely

650 gram baby eggplant, halved lengthways, chopped coarsely

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves, extra

Method

1.Combine lamb, rice, breadcrumbs, egg and coriander in a large bowl, season to taste; roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place on a tray, cover; refrigerate 20 minutes.

2.Combine paste and the water in a large jug; pour into a 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes and onion; add meatballs and eggplant. Cook, covered, on high, for 4 hours. Season to taste.

3.Serve sprinkled with extra coriander leaves.

Make sure the meatballs are completely submerged in the liquid during cooking. To freeze; complete recipe to end of step 2. Pack into freezer-proof containers, leaving a 2.5cm (1 inch) space to allow for expansion. Seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave on medium power (50%) until heated through.
Note

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