Description
Juicy turkey meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy curry sauce with bold spices and coconut milk for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or naan bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, 1 tablespoon curry powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined and form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until soft. Stir in remaining curry powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and coconut milk. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through and sauce is thickened.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the meatballs rest in the curry sauce for a few minutes before serving. Adjust spice level to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: turkey meatballs, curry, coconut milk, indian, comfort food