Description
Curry Meatballs are tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a rich and flavorful curry sauce. Perfect served over rice or with naan, they make a satisfying fusion meal packed with bold spices.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil (for frying)
- For the Curry Sauce:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp oil and sauté onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, and cayenne (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk and tomato sauce. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Add meatballs back into the skillet. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is thickened.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice or with naan.
Notes
- Use chicken or lamb for different flavor variations.
- Adjust spice level by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Make it dairy-free by using coconut milk; for a creamier texture, stir in a little plain yogurt before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg