Curry Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 medium white onion (minced)
• 1 jalapeno pepper (minced)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 slices bread
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 preferred (or use ground turkey))
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2-3 serrano peppers (chopped (use jalapenos for less spicy))
• 6 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 1 1- inch knob of ginger (peeled and chopped)
• 4 dried chiles de arbol
• 1 tablespoon curry powder ((I used Madras curry powder))
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste (about 1 tablespoon each)
• 1 14.5- ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ((plus more for serving))
• For Serving. Fresh chopped cilantro and red pepper flakes