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A white bowl with basmati rice topped with meatballs in curry sauce and fresh parsley
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Turkey Meatball Curry

Turkey Meatball Curry cooked in a delicious tomato and coconut sauce, a fantastic Indian-style family dinner that is quick and easy to make. And so nutritious too!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 317kcal

Ingredients

For the meatballs

  • 500 g turkey mince ( 1 lb ground turkey)
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the sauce

  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger puree
  • 1 tablespoon mild curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tin coconut milk (400 g, 13 oz)
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g, 13 oz)
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or coriander

Instructions

  • To make the meatballs, add the turkey mince, onion, curry powder and seasoning to a ball and mix to combine.
  • Use your hands to shape 20 meatballs.
  • Heat up the oil in a frying pan, and lightly brown the meatballs in batches.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a large pan, heat up the remaining oil, and add the chopped onion.
  • Fry until translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic and ginger and fry for a further 30 seconds.
  • Add the spices and seasoning, and mix well.
  • In go the coconut milk, chopped tomatoes and meatballs.
  • Leave to cook on a medium heat until the sauce is reduced and the meatballs are cooked through.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or coriander.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg