Description
This flavorful Chicken Meatball Curry is a delicious twist on traditional Indian curry. Tender chicken meatballs are simmered in a creamy, aromatic sauce that’s perfect for serving over rice or with naan. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the curry sauce:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or cream
- Salt to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, ginger, garlic paste, cumin, salt, and pepper until just combined. Roll into small meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs: Heat oil in a skillet, add meatballs, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the curry sauce: In the same pan, cook onion until golden. Add garlic, ginger, spices, tomato puree, water, and coconut milk. Simmer and season with salt.
- Combine and simmer: Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer until flavors meld. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- You can make the meatballs ahead and freeze them for later.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
