Kofta (meatballs) In Red Curry Sauce

 

This tasty beef meatballs curry from Weight Watchers is only 305 calories per serving - so you can still enjoy tasty food on your diet.

Ingredients:

• 200 grams lean beef mince
• 1 small onion, chopped finely
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh root ginger, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, plus extra to garnish
• 1 small egg, beaten lightly
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• For the red curry sauce:
• Low-fat cooking spray
• 1 onion, chopped finely
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
• 1 tablespoon tandoori curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons 0% fat Greek yogurt

Directions:

Put the beef, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander and egg in a food processor. Season and blend to a coarse paste. Using wet hands, shape the mixture into walnut size balls. Put them on a plate and chill, covered, for about 30 mins. To make the sauce: Heat a lidded, non stick frying pan, spray with the cooking spray and fry the onion for 7 mins, adding a little water if it starts to stick. Add the garlic and spices and cook for 30 secs. Pour in the tomatoes and add 5tbsp of water. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to simmering point. Arrange the meatballs in the pan, cover, and simmer for 15–20 mins, turning occasionally and adding a little water if the sauce looks too dry, until the meatballs are cooked through. When the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the pan using a slotted spoon and arrange on two plates. Stir the yogurt into the pan and season. Heat through gently then spoon the sauce over the meatballs. Garnish with the extra coriander.

(Serves 2)

Chorizo, Potato and Thyme Quesadillas

We love these delicious quesadillas from Mexican food expert Thomasina Miers. They're filled with an irresistible combination of chorizo, potatoes and cheese and take just 15 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 350 grams potatoes
• 0.5 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 200 grams chorizo cooking sausage, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh thyme, chopped
• Sea salt and black pepper
• 4 large tortillas
• 400 grams cheese, grated
• Olive oil
• 1 jar salsa

Directions:

Cut the potatoes in equal-size chunks and cook until tender. Leave them to cool a little and then cut them into 1cm dice. Cook the onion until soft, add the garlic and cook for a further 3 minutes. Mix in the chorizo and potato, turn up the heat and fry for another 5 minutes. Mix in the thyme and season. Spread a quarter of the chorizo mixture on one half of a tortilla and sprinkle with a fistful of cheese. Fold the tortilla over so that you have a half moon. Brush it with a little olive oil (so the tortilla doesn’t stick to the pan) and place in a hot, dry frying pan or griddle and cook until golden and crisp. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Cut into wedges and serve with your favourite table salsa.

(Serves 4)