Ingredients

• 230 g - beef, minced
• 450 g - potato
• 1/2 tsp - pepper
• 1/2 tsp - chilli powder
• 2 tbsp - white vinegar
• 1 onion
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 1 or 2 eggs (for coating only)
• 8 tbsp - bread crumbs (for coating only)
• coriander leaves for garnish
• oil for frying
• salt to taste

How to Make Fiery Lankan Meat Balls

• Season the beef with salt, pepper, chilli powder and vinegar and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Boil and mash the potatoes.
• Chop the onion, garlic and green chilli, and let it cool.
• Heat a little oil in a frying pan, add the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
• Add the onion, garlic and green chilli and cook until the onion has softened slightly.
• Add mashed potato and mix well together. Leave to cool.
• Roll the mixture into small balls or flat cakes.
• Beat the eggs and coat the cutlets in the egg before dipping into the bread crumbs.
• Heat the oil and deep fry the meatballs until browned.
• Drain well and serve garnished with coriander leaves.