MEATBALLS:

1 lb. ground beef, lean
1 slice bread
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. coconut flakes, roasted
1/2 tsp. poppy seed, roasted

Soak bread in water; drain and mash. Mix meat and spices together. Combine with bread and form into small balls.

CURRY:

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 lg. onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped (or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder)
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 lemon rind, grated
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 med. tomato, fresh
Salt to taste
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 c. yogurt
1 green pepper, chopped fine
1/2 pkg. frozen peas or beans

Heat oil, saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add ginger and lemon rind; cook 3 minutes more. Add fresh tomato and paste and mix until smooth.

Add yogurt, green pepper and spices. Add meatballs. Stir gently; cook on low heat 15 minutes until oil separates. Add water for thinner curry. Add peas or beans last 5 minutes and serve hot with a yogurt sauce and pita bread or rice.