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Tikka Masala Meatballs

Course Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 465 kcal

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
  • 3/4 cup oats use gluten-free if desired
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch ginger root peeled
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Masala Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
  • 2 medium onions quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 inches ginger peeled
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk use non-dairy if desired
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

Meatballs

  1. Preheat the broiler on high.

  2. Place the oats in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Empty into a small bowl.

  3. Put the onions, garlic cloves, ginger and cilantro in the food processor and pulse until finely minced.

  4. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs. Using a spoon or your hands, make small to medium size meatballs.

  5. Broil meatballs for about 10 minutes, until cooked through.

Masala Sauce

  1. Place the onions, garlic, ginger and pepper in the food processor. Pulse until you have a large mince.

  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet until hot. Add the mustard seeds and cover. When the seeds stop popping, around 15 seconds, turn the heat to medium-low and add the food processor ingredients. Cook for 5-10 minutes, until the mixture is golden.

  3. Add the cumin, coriander, and red pepper and cook for a minute or two, toasting the spices.

  4. Add the crushed tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, reducing the mixture. Once it reaches a paste-like consistency, add the salt, sugar, coconut milk power and milk. Whisk until smooth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5-10 minutes on low.

  5. Add the meatballs and the cilantro to the sauce and let simmer for another 5-10 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Nomnivorous. This dish can be made ahead of time and kept warm or reheated in a crockpot. I made were easily adapted to be gluten-free and dairy-free simply by using gluten-free oats and almond milk. I left out the coconut milk powder and I thought these meatballs were still delicious.

Nutrition Facts
Tikka Masala Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 133mg44%
Sodium 1590mg69%
Potassium 1179mg34%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 1035IU21%
Vitamin C 50.8mg62%
Calcium 173mg17%
Iron 5.5mg31%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.