Meatballs with herb salad

INGREDIENTS

• 8 cardamom
• 2 tsp coriander
• 4 large cloves garlic
• large pinch salt
• 300g/11oz lean beef mince
• 200g/7oz pork mince
• ½ tsp turmeric
• , to taste chilli powder
• 1 free-range egg
• 1-2 tbsp groundnut oil
• 115g/4oz cream cheese
• 200g/7oz baby plum tomatoes
• 1 tbsp plain yoghurt
• 2-3 tbsp chopped coriander
• 2 tbsp flaked almonds
• 4 shallots
• 150g/5½oz mixed salad leaves
• 2 tbsp finely chopped mint
• 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
• 2 tbsp finely chopped flat leaf parsley
• 2 tbsp finely chopped oregano
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp English mustard
• 3 tbsp olive oil