American Lamb Meatballs in Fragrant Indian Curry Sauce - American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground American Lamb
• 3/4 cup grated paneer cheese
• 2/3 cup chopped fresh mint, divided, plus more for garnish
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 3 teaspoons garam masala, divided
• 2-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon medium chile powder, such as Indian Kashmiri or New Mexican
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juices
• Steamed basmati rice
• Chopped toasted almonds