Tikka Masala Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
230 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Indian
Tikka Masala Meatballs
Description
This dish starts by blending ground turkey with old fashioned oats, finely chopped onion, egg, ground ginger, and minced garlic to form meatballs with good binding and texture. Rolling the mixture into one-inch balls produces approximately 18 to 20 pieces. Baking them at 375°F gently cooks the meatballs, preserving moisture without overbrowning.
After baking, simmering the meatballs in ready-made tikka masala sauce allows them to absorb its fruity and spicy flavors, enriching the dish with warm Indian-inspired spices. The texture remains tender inside with a saucy coating. Fresh cilantro adds a herby aroma and color contrast when serving.
The meatballs pair well with fragrant basmati rice or grains like jasmine rice or quinoa for a complete meal. The recipe accommodates variations like using ground chicken or beef and substituting quick oats or breadcrumbs for texture differences.
Leftover meatballs and sauce reheat well and can be made ahead for convenience. Nutritional information excludes any accompanying grains.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 12 oz tikka masala sauce
- cilantro optional, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degree F
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil
- In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, oats, onion, egg, ginger and garlic and mix together thoroughly
- Roll the mixture into 1 inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. (about 18-20 meatballs)
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes
- Remove meatballs from the oven.
- Place them in a large skillet with tikka masala sauce.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve with basmati rice and a garnish of fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Quick oats or breadcrumbs can substitute the old fashioned oats if preferred for texture variation.
- Lean ground chicken or ground beef are suitable alternatives to ground turkey.
- Serve meatballs over basmati, jasmine rice, or quinoa to complete the meal.
- Nutritional details provided exclude side dishes such as rice or quinoa.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 96IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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