Indian Chicken Meatballs
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
79 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Indian
Indian Chicken Meatballs
Description
Indian Chicken Meatballs utilize ground chicken combined with a paste of onion and garlic, finely minced in a food processor for a uniform texture. Ground spices such as coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and a curry powder blend add layers of warm, earthy flavors. Fresh coriander is chopped and folded in to brighten the mixture. The meat mixture is formed by hand into small balls and cooked in a frying pan, turning them to develop a nicely browned surface while keeping the interior tender.
The use of ground chicken helps the meatballs hold together without additional binders like eggs or breadcrumbs, which are not included here. These meatballs can serve as a flavorful appetizer or accompaniment to rice or flatbreads. Cooking them in a lightly oiled pan keeps them moist with a crisp outer crust.
The notes mention that ground turkey can substitute for chicken, but ground beef is not recommended unless eggs and breadcrumbs are added to compensate for its looser texture. This helps maintain the shape and consistency typical to this dish. Adjusting cooking time ensures even cooking and avoiding dryness.
Ingredients
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- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoon curry powder (get my recipe)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Coriander small handful, fresh
- 1.1 lb ground chicken (chicken mince)
Instructions
- Peel the onion and garlic and place them into the food processor. Whizz on high powder until you have a onion smoosh.
- Add the ground coriander, turmeric, garam masala, curry powder and salt then pulse to combine
- Finally add in the coriander and pulse to just chop.
- Tip the onion mixture into a large bowl and add in the chicken mince.
- Use you hands to mix everything together.
- Use a tablespoon measure to scoop out a ball of mixture and smooth into a ball.
- Repeat until all the mixture has been used.
- To cook, heat a small amount of all in a frying pan and cook the meatballs for 3-4 minutes before turning and cooking for a further 3 minutes.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be used instead of chicken for a similar texture and flavor.
- Avoid ground beef without binders, as it lacks the stickiness to hold meatballs together in this recipe.
- If using ground beef, add an egg and ½ cup breadcrumbs to improve binding, though this changes the recipe's dietary profile.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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