Mini Indian Meatballs with Curry Coconut Sauce
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
Yields 24 mini meatballs and the sauce yields 1 ¼ cups/300ml
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped or grated
- 1 ½ teaspoons turmeric
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons mild curry powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups (472 ml) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with a little water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound (453 grams) ground chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon mint leaves chopped
- ½ teaspoon cilantro leaves chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Make 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.
Make 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. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 6 | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 320mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g