Serving Details
- Serves: 4 (makes ~20 balls)
- Difficulty: Medium
- Course: Appetizer / Snack
- Occasion: Party, Street‑style Treat, Gathering
Recipe Description
These vibrant Chatpaty Beef Balls from The Cook Book bring together tender, spiced beef, fresh herbs, and tangy sauces in a bite‑sized delight. Inspired by South Asian street flavours, they’re crisped to golden perfection and served with a zingy yogurt‑mint dip and crunchy salad. Ideal for sharing, they pack a hit of boldness with every bite.
Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
For the Beef Balls
- 500 g minced beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger‑garlic paste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- 1 tbsp green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (to bind)
- Oil, for frying
For the Yogurt‑Mint Dip
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
To Serve
- Fresh coriander leaves
- Finely chopped red onion
- Chaat masala or lemon juice
Method
- Mix beef ball mixture: In a bowl combine minced beef with onion, garlic, ginger‑garlic paste, coriander, chilies, cumin, coriander powder, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Shape: With slightly wet hands, roll mixture into small balls (≈3 cm diameter).
- Fry: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry beef balls in batches for 6–8 minutes, rolling often, until browned and cooked through.
- Make dip: While balls cook, mix yogurt, mint, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
- Plate: Arrange hot beef balls on a platter. Garnish with coriander leaves, red onion, and sprinkle with chaat masala or a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with yogurt‑mint dip on the side.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving ~5 balls)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fibre: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
FAQs
Can I bake them instead of frying?
Yes—place on a baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake at 200 °C for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway.
Can they be made ahead?
Prepare and shape balls in advance, refrigerate for up to 6 hours, then fry just before serving.
Can I use chicken or lamb mince?
Absolutely—substitute with chicken or lamb mince; adjust spices to suit the meat.
How spicy are they?
They have moderate heat—adjust green chilies and chili flakes to your personal taste.
Recipe by The Cook Book
Share the flavour with these Chatpaty Beef Balls from The Cook Book—where every bite is bold, vibrant, and full of character.
