Mini Indian Meatballs with Curry Coconut Sauce
Mini Indian Meatballs with Curry Coconut Sauce make the best appetizer or party dish because everyone loves Indian food.

With spices added like turmeric, garam masala, coriander along with fresh mint, this recipe is a delicious way to enhance the flavor of a chicken meatball.
Almost all cultures around the world have their version of the meatball. The most popular being Italian, Greece have theirs and of course Swedish meatballs are a big favorite. Today, I’m bringing you Indian meatballs or as they call them, Kofta.
Kofta are meatballs served in Southern and Central Asia, as well as the Middle East so most all of the popular meats are be used. Pork, lamb, beef and chicken.

Can I make these Mini Indian Meatballs with Curry Coconut Sauce spicy?
Can you make these meatballs with beef instead of chicken?
Mini Indian Meatballs with Curry Coconut Sauce – Step by Step
Start by making the curry coconut sauce. Add oil to a pan, add the garlic and spices and cook for 1 minute.
Add tomato paste, coconut milk, salt and sugar, mix well. Bring to a simmer and add corn starch. Simmer until thickened.
Time to make the meatballs. To a bowl add ground chicken, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, mint, cilantro and salt. Mix well with your hands.
Use a small ice cream scoop to scoop out the meat and roll in your hand forming the meatballs.
Add the meatballs to a parchment or foil lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 425°F.
If you’ve tried these meatballs, leave a comment below. I love to hear from my readers.
Mini Indian Meatballs with Curry Coconut Sauce

With Indian spices added like turmeric, garam masala and coriander and fresh mint to add freshness, they are served with a curry coconut sauce dipping sauce so you get a lovely sweet, slightly spicy element added.
Ingredients
- For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons mild curry powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 15 ounces (425 grams) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon corn starch, mixed with a little water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- For the meatballs:
- 1 pound (453 grams) ground chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- For the sauce:
- To a saucepan add oil and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic, turmeric, paprika and curry powder, stir into the oil to make a paste. Cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in the tomato paste and stir to mix well, cook for 1 minute. Add the the coconut milk, salt and sugar. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Stir in the corn starch mix and simmer for 3 minutes until thickened.
- Test for seasoning, add more salt if needed. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
- For the meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 425° F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Add all the chicken breast, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, mint, cilantro, and salt to a bowl and mix well using your hands. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the meat and roll into balls. Line up onto the baking sheets, about 1/4 inch apart. Brush the tops with oil and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While they are still warm, add them to a shallow bowl and pour over the curry sauce.
Notes
Yields 24 mini meatballs
The sauce yields 1 1/4 cups/300ml
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
6Amount Per Serving Calories 220Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 17mgSodium 320mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 18g
This nutrition calculation is provided by Nutronix that is only a guideline and not intended for any particular diet.
22 Comments on “Mini Indian Meatballs with Curry Coconut Sauce”
I made the curry sauce for 5# of premade meatballs for a Christmas open house. Made the sauce ahead, put it in crockpot ahead of party, baked the meatballs and added them, and served it hot during the party. They were a hit! Nice job on this recipe! Thank you.
Thank you so much for the feedback. I’m so glad they were a hit.
So easy to make and the sauce is sooo good.I think I’ll make it into a chicken curry with veggies.
That sounds like a delicious idea, thank you.
wow after looking it water is coming from my mouth and its easy to make will make it this weekend. Can I use beef?
Yes, any ground meat would be delicious. Enjoy.
Your meatballs look so delicious! I love seeing how different cultures approach the same type of food. Would you believe I’ve never tried kofta?
Thank you Andrea. I think it’s time for you to try kofta ๐
What a fun appetizer idea! Everyone loves a meatball! Especially ones loaded with this kind of flavor!
Thank you so much
Love the flavors going on here! So delicious! This is the perfect appetizer for parties!
Thanks, it’s always a hit
I actually love coconut curry meatballs! I’ll have to give this version a try – love the mint!
Thanks, the mint adds a lovely fresh flavor
I LOVE Indian food, so I can’t wait to make these meatballs. Such a unique appetizer!
You will love these
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Would ground chicken work here? I usually use ground meat for meatballs. These look so good! I think I will simmer them in the sauce for a few minutes, it looks so flavorful.
Hi Crissy, I think any ground meat would work. I only used chicken breasts because I couldn’t find ground chicken. Thank you for stopping by.
These honestly sound to-die-for, especially with that beautiful coconut sauce! My mouth is watering! I think I’d better pin these! ๐
OMG, LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I am a fan of Indian! Pinning!
Fantastic recipe! These sound absolutely delightful ๐