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I was deciding what to make for dinner and I thought about making meatballs but I didn’t want the Italian type as I make those a lot and wanted something different. Since I love Indian food, I decided on Indian Curry Turkey meatballs. This is a curry sauce that is the base of many dishes in Indian cuisine. To see how I make these delicious Indian Curry Turkey Meatballs, keep on reading!
Indian Curry Turkey Meatballs
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey
2 large onions, chopped (divided)
6 garlic cloves, chopped (divided)
3 tbsp. fresh ginger, chopped (divided)
4 tbsp. garam masala (divided)
1/4 cup ketchup (I put this in all my meatball recipes as it gives it a very nice flavor)
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground coriander powder
1 tsp. tumeric
1-2 tsp. chili powder
2 (15 oz cans) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup warm water
2 tsp. salt (divided)
1 tsp. pepper (divided)
Directions
In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, 1/2 cup of the chopped onions, 1/2 of the chopped garlic, 1/2 of the chopped ginger, 2 tbsp. garam masala, the ketchup, 1 tsp of the salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Mix well to combine. Form the turkey mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball and set aside.
Over medium low heat to a large non stick Dutch oven add the oil. Let the oil heat up and then add in the rest of the onions. Cook about 10-15 minutes until light brown, but not burnt, stirring every couple of minutes. You want them a nice color but not caramelized. Once done add in the rest of the garlic and ginger, Stir and cook for another minute or two. To the onion mixture add in the rest of the seasonings and mix. Cook for another couple of minutes.
To that mixture add in the tomatoes and 1 cup of the water. Stir to combine. Add the meatballs into the masala mixture. Turn heat down to low and let cook for about 5-7 minutes before stirring.
Stir the sauce into the meatballs and cook mostly uncovered for 45 minutes to an hour. Stirring half way through. Serve!
Enjoy!
Cene says
July 25, 2013 at 12:21 amI wish I could “pin it”
chicago foodie girl says
July 29, 2013 at 6:16 pmOooh, this sounds fantastic! I make variations of turkey meatballs quite often — I’m definitely going to have to rotate in your recipe.
Jodie @ Jodies Kitchen says
December 29, 2013 at 6:56 pmThey sound and look amazing
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Sandi says
December 29, 2013 at 7:17 pmThank you Jodie!! Thanks for visiting and I hope you and your family have a very happy and healthy new year! 🙂
Diane Roark says
January 5, 2014 at 1:25 pmI pinned these delicious looking meatballs. Thank you so much for linking up at Saturday Dishes. I will make sure to follow all your social medias.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com
Diane Roark says
January 11, 2014 at 6:02 pmI just wanted to let you know that I am featuring these great turkey meatballs you linked up on Saturday Dishes Healthy recipes tonight on my blog post. It will be live at 5pm. central.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
http://www.recipesforurdailybread.com
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Sandi says
January 12, 2014 at 10:07 amohhh wow thank you so much Diane!! I am very honored!! 🙂 Have a great day! 🙂
Debbie (Who Moved My Coconut Oil) says
April 15, 2014 at 9:26 amSandi, anytime I see a cook using Garam Masala I know its gonna be good. Great little twist of flavors here, I’ll be making this one for sure.
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Sandi says
July 3, 2014 at 10:10 pmHi Debbie….sorry I didn’t reply until today….I just saw some of these older comments! I hope you have a great holiday weekend! 🙂
hadia says
June 14, 2014 at 6:31 pmThis sounds fantastic Sandi. I love Indian cuisine and I love the blend of spices in your recipe.
Sandi says
June 17, 2014 at 10:44 amThanks very much Hadia! They are really good and the blend of spices make it so flavorful. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! 🙂