For the sauce, lightly roast almonds in a pan without fat, stirring constantly. Pour the paprika into a sieve and drain. Puree the paprika, almonds, 2 tablespoons of oil and 4 tablespoons of water with a hand blender to a sauce.
Season to taste with salt and chilli powder.
Peel onion and garlic and cut into fine cubes. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and fry the onion and garlic in it until transparent. Wash basil, shake dry, pluck leaves from the stalks and chop finely.
Wash the meat, dab dry and dice very finely. Knead meat, onion-garlic mixture, egg, mustard and breadcrumbs to a soft dough. Season with basil, salt and pepper.
Form approx. 36 balls from the chopped mass. Heat 4 tablespoons of oil and fry the balls in portions for about 6 minutes each, turning them over. Arrange sauce and balls. Delicious with baguette bread.