5 from 12 votes
Tikka Masala Meatballs
Tikka Masala Meatballs combine ground turkey mixed with oats, onion, egg, ginger, and garlic to form tender meatballs baked and then simmered in a spiced tikka masala sauce. The oats provide texture and absorb moisture, keeping the meatballs moist. The tikka masala sauce imparts a complex, aromatic curry flavor that complements the mild turkey, creating a flavorful protein-rich dish. The meatballs are finished with fresh cilantro and served commonly with basmati rice for a balanced meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
230 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% 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.