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Turkey Meatball Curry

Turkey Meatball Curry cooked in a delicious tomato and coconut sauce, a fantastic Indian-style family dinner that is quick and easy to make. And so nutritious too!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

For the meatballs
  • 500 g Turkey mince ( 1 lb ground turkey)
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the sauce
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Puree
  • 1 tablespoon mild curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tin coconut milk (400 g, 13 oz)
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g, 13 oz)
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or coriander

Instructions

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  1. To make the meatballs, add the turkey mince, onion, curry powder and seasoning to a ball and mix to combine.
  2. Use your hands to shape 20 meatballs.
  3. Heat up the oil in a frying pan, and lightly brown the meatballs in batches.
  4. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  5. In a large pan, heat up the remaining oil, and add the chopped onion.
  6. Fry until translucent.
  7. Add the minced garlic and ginger and fry for a further 30 seconds.
  8. Add the spices and seasoning, and mix well.
  9. In go the coconut milk, chopped tomatoes and meatballs.
  10. Leave to cook on a medium heat until the sauce is reduced and the meatballs are cooked through.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley or coriander.

Nutrition Information

Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 674mg (28%) Potassium 412mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 121IU (2%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4portions

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 674mg 28%
Potassium 412mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 121IU 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.