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A pan with Indian curry and meatballs.

Indian Meatball Curry

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Coooking Temperature: Stovetop
Calories: 15
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings

Description

This meatball curry recipe is packed with aromatic Indian flavors. Juicy, tender meatballs are cooked in a creamy yogurt sauce flavored with Indian spices. This simple and easy recipe gets ready in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients 

For the meatballs

  • 1 lb (500 g) Ground beef or turkey
  • 1 tsp Garlic grated
  • 1 tsp Ginger grated
  • ¼ tsp Garam masala
  • ¼ tsp Paprika
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • ½ tsp Cumin powder
  • 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs or semolina
  • 1 large Egg
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Pepper

For the curry

  • 2 tbsp Cooking oil
  • ½ cup Onions chopped finely
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger grated
  • 1 cup Tomato chopped finely
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp Cayenne powder or chili powder
  • 1 tsp Sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp Garam masala
  • ½ cup (120 ml) Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 - 1½ cup (240 ml) Chicken broth or stock

Instructions

Prepare meatballs

  • Combine - Add all meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine.
    1 lb Ground beef, 1 tsp Garlic, 1 tsp Ginger, ¼ tsp Garam masala, ¼ tsp Paprika , ¼ tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Coriander powder, ½ tsp Cumin powder, 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs, 1 large Egg, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • Shape - take about 2 tbsp worth of ground meat mixture. Shape into a ball and set aside.

Make the curry

  • Saute - In a pan over medium heat, saute onions, garlic, and ginger in oil until the onions are translucent. Add the tomatoes and saute for 2 to 3 minutes more until soft.
    2 tbsp Cooking oil, ½ cup Onions, 1 tbsp Garlic, 1 tbsp Ginger, 1 cup Tomato
  • Spices - Next, add all the powdered spices. Saute until fragrant, using a few tablespoons of water to prevent the spices from burning.
    1 tsp Cayenne powder, 1 tsp Sweet paprika , 1 tsp Cumin powder, 1 tbsp Coriander powder, ¼ tsp Turmeric powder, ½ tsp Garam masala
  • Gravy - Add the Greek yogurt and lemon juice and combine well. Then, add the chicken stock /broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
    ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp Lemon juice, 1 - 1½ cup Chicken broth, 1 tsp Salt
  • Meatballs - Open the pan and gently drop the meatballs one at a time. Shake the pan so the meatballs sink into the sauce. Cover the pan again and simmer on medium-low for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish - Add the cilantro. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. If necessary, add a little water for gravy.
    ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
  • Enjoy!

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