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Tikka Masala Meatballs

Hello, tikka masala meatballs! Enjoy a bowl of these tikka masala meatballs over a bed of rice for an easy weeknight meal.

Tikka Masala Meatballs
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
30 min
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
MEDIUM

Ingredients

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  • 15 oz. canned full-fat coconut milk
  • 15 oz. canned tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour (any kind)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons milk (any kind)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • topping: fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. 1

    First, prepare tikka masala sauce. Place all ingredients for the sauce in a large pyrex or bowl and mix until combined. Set aside for later.

  2. 2

    Next, prepare meatballs. Place all ingredients for the chicken meatballs in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Then, use a wooden spoon to mix.

  4. 4

    Next, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium/high heat in a large stock-pot (nonstick, if you have it!).

  5. 5

    When the olive oil is fragrant, add meatballs!

  6. 6

    Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, to scoop meat into your hands. Roll into a ball and place into hot oil. Repeat until all meat is gone. You should get around 20 meatballs.

  7. 7

    Cook meatballs for around 3-5 minutes and then use a pair of tongs to carefully flip when golden brown. At this point, the meatballs are still pretty tender, so be gentle.

  8. 8

    Cook the meatballs for another 3-5 minutes before removing from heat. At this point, the meatballs should be partially cooked.

  9. 9

    Add diced onion to the remaining oil and saute on medium/high for 3 minutes.

  10. 10

    Then, add meatballs back in and add the tikka masala sauce.

  11. 11

    Bring sauce to a boil over medium/high heat and then cover and turn down to low. Let simmer for 15 minutes, or until meatballs are fully cooked.

  12. 12

    Add frozen peas and let cook, uncovered for 2-3 minutes. Then, taste sauce and adjust salt, to taste.

  13. 13

    Serve over your favorite grain with freshly chopped parsley.

Original from fitfoodiefinds.com

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