---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: "HAMBURGER" / GROUND MEAT BALTI Categories: Indian, Balti, Meats Yield: 4 servings 2 lb Ground meat (hamburger, or -other mince) 3 T Vegetable oil 4 Garlic cloves, chopped 8 oz Onion, chopped 1 T Tomato paste 4 T Balti masala paste 1 t Garam masala (optional) 1 T Fresh coriander leaves, -chopped Stir-fry the minced meat in the wok for 8-12 minutes. Strain off and save the liquid. Set the meat aside. Add the oil to the wok and stir-fry the garlic very quickly: then add onion, reduce heat and stir-fry for 10 minutes, until translucent. Add Balti paste and garam masala (if you're using it). Raise heat again and stir-fry for another few minutes. Then add the mince to the mixture in the wok and continue stir-frying a few minutes more. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes. Every now and then, add some of the reserved liquid to help keep the mixture from sticking. When cooked, add coriander leaves to taste. Serve. -----