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Indian Chicken Meatballs

Flavorful spiced chicken meatballs made with aromatic Indian spices and fresh coriander.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder use your preferred curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • small handful fresh coriander (cilantro) stems removed if desired, roughly chopped
  • 1.1 lb ground chicken (chicken mince)

Instructions

  • Peel the onion and garlic. Place them in a food processor and blend on high until they form a coarse purée.
  • Add the ground coriander, turmeric, garam masala, curry powder, and salt to the processor and pulse a few times to combine evenly with the onion-garlic purée.
  • Add the fresh coriander (cilantro) and pulse briefly so it is chopped but not liquefied.
  • Tip the spiced onion mixture into a large bowl and add the ground chicken. Use your hands to mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
  • Use a tablespoon or small scoop to portion the mixture, then roll each portion between your palms to form meatballs. Repeat until all mixture is used.
  • Heat a small amount of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 3–4 minutes on one side, then turn and cook for a further 3 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on all sides.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Large Bowl
  • tablespoon or scoop
  • Large frying pan
  • Spatula or tongs

Notes

  • This recipe also works well with ground turkey.
  • Do not substitute ground beef unless adding a binder like an egg and ½ cup breadcrumbs.
  • The meatballs are gluten-free and paleo as written.