Meat balls-580gms (Chicken or Mutton or Lamb), onions; chopped-100gms, ginger; finely chopped-15gms, garlic cloves; finely chopped-15gms, bay leaves-2, green cardamoms-5, cinnamon sticks-2, cloves-5, cumin seeds-1/2tsp, cumin powder-11/2tsp, coriander powder-1tsp, turmeric powder-3/4tsp, chilly powder-1tsp, salt to taste, frozen green peas-100gms, tomato ketchup-2tbsp, garam masala powder-1tsp, oil-5-6tbsp or as required, oil for deep frying.

Step 1.  Heat enough oil in a wok to deep fry.

Step 2.  Fry the meat balls till golden brown on all sides. Remove and keep aside.

Step 3.  Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaves, cumin seeds, cloves, cardamoms and cinnamon sticks. Sauté over medium heat for 30 seconds.

Step 4.  Add chopped onions and fry till golden brown. Add garlic paste and chopped ginger and continue frying for another 3-4 minutes. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, chilly powder and salt. Stir-fry adding a sprinkling water as necessary until masalas look cooked and have changed color. Add meat balls and cook for 1 minute.

Step 5.  Pour hot water and bring to boil. Add tomato ketchup and cook on medium high heat for 5 minutes. Add frozen green peas. Reduce heat and cook till the gravy is slightly thick.

Step 6.  Sprinkle garam masala powder. Remove from fire and serve with RICE