Peel and grate the potato and carrot; squeeze with your hands to remove excess water. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cracked fennel seeds, onions, garlic, potato, and onion and saute until tender, for approximately 5 mins. Set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, add the onion/potato mixture, ground meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, mix everything very well till you have a homogeneous mixture. 

Form meatballs approximately the size of a large walnut, then flatten the balls into patties.

Add oil to a large skillet and fry on both sides for 3-4 mins per side until golden brown. Serve hot.