Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs
These coconut curry turkey meatballs will be your new favorite quick dinner recipe. They are so moist, juicy, and flavorful, thanks to lots of curry powder and plenty of coconut milk.
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Servings: 24 meatballs
Calories: 79kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup panko (plus more as needed)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion; use the rest of the red onion for the sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirchi masala (or your favorite garam masala or curry powder)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (for frying)
Sauce:
- Neutral oil (if needed)
- Sliced red onion
- 2 teaspoons Mirchi masala
- ¼ cup water
- 14.5- ounce can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
Prepare the meatballs:
- Combine turkey, eggs, panko, heavy cream, minced red onion, and Mirchi Masala in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until combined.
- If the mixture seems loose, add a few more tablespoons of panko. You may need to add up to an additional ¼ cup of panko. Once the mixture is well-combined, form into tablespoon-sized meatballs. Set aside.
Cook the meatballs:
- Heat the neutral oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Add the meatballs in an even layer and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate. Meatballs do NOT need to be cooked through.
Prepare the sauce:
- If the pot seems dry, add another teaspoon of oil and turn the heat to medium-high. Add the sliced red onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the mirchi masala to the onion and toss to coat. Once fragrant, add the water and bring it to a boil. Add the meatballs back to the pot and add the coconut milk. As soon as the coconut milk begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
To serve:
- Spoon the meatballs and sauce over rice or serve with naan. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg
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