Cashew-Coconut Meatballs

These delectable meatballs from southern India could just as well be placed in the Snacks chapter, because they’re so good served simply on their own in the summertime with an ice-cold beer, or in winter with a glass of red wine. The first time we tested them at home, just as we finished, our doorbell rang. It was a couple of friends stopping by unexpectedly. So we put out the meatballs and sauce in a bowl with a serving spoon, and put out small plates and forks and spoons. We poured some w