Meatballs with herb salad

Name: Meatballs with herb salad
Ingredients: 8 cardamom pods; 2 tsp coriander seed; 4 large cloves garlic; Large pinch salt; 300g/11oz lean beef mince; 200g/7oz pork mince; ½ tsp turmeric; Chilli powder, to taste; 1 free-range egg; beaten; 1-2 tbsp groundnut oil; 115g/4oz cream cheese; 200g/7oz baby plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthways; 1 tbsp plain yoghurt; 2-3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves; 2 tbsp flaked almonds, toasted; 4 shallots, finely sliced and deep-fried; 150g/5½oz mixed salad leaves; 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves; 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