Let me just start off by saying I know nothing (seriously, nothing) about Indian food/flavors. I know, that's probably not the best way for me to sell you on this recipe for Chicken Curry Meatballs, right? There are so many powders and leaves etc. that I'm just not familiar with. I'm intrigued though.
I've had a little tin of curry powder floating around (unopened) in my cabinet for months. I haven't a clue why I bought it but I'm glad I did because these Chicken Curry Meatballs came out freakin' amazing.  I used regular things I had in my cabinet, like cinnamon, nutmeg and coriander. I honestly don't know if using tomatoes is a normal thing for Indian cooking, or if I can even categorize this dish as Indian cuisine. Is anything with curry considered Indian cuisine? Seriously, I should do this research before I sit down to share with you. My bad. I'm more of a cooker, not so much a researcher. If you could look into that and report back, it would be awesome. Thanks.
Honestly, I hadn't had high hopes for this. I know, there I go really selling the recipe, lol. It was a total gamble, I kind of just threw it all together, closed my eyes and hoped for the best. Just know, since I made this two weeks ago, I have recreated the "sauce" 3 times and used it for braising various other things, chicken thighs being one.
I served the meatballs over rice, plain old white rice. Okay, if I'm honest, it was actually minute rice. I get lazy when it comes to rice sometimes. It doesn't matter anyway, because once the sauce seeps into the rice, it will transform your crappy rice into the best rice you've ever eaten. Maybe that's a stretch, but it will be awesome. Trust me. So let yourself get lazy with the rice. Who cares, I won't tell.
You don't have to use chicken in the meatballs either, use whatever ground meat you've got. Turkey would be good, or even go ground beef. Heck make them with pork if that's your thing. You should know by now, I'm all about the versatility.
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Chicken Curry Meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ÂĽ teaspoon cinnamon
- ÂĽ teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- ÂĽ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- ½ C panko crumbs
- 2 T olive oil
Sauce
- ½ onion yellow, diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 carrot diced small
- 1 T curry powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Combine all meatball ingredients, except olive oil, and roll into meatballs (about 16 meatballs yield).
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium/high heat. Brown meatballs (in batches) on all sides. When all meatballs are browned, set aside.
- Return pan to stovetop over medium heat. If all oil is gone, add 1 T and heat. Add onion and carrot. Cook 3-4 minutes, until starting to soften. Add garlic and spices, stir and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and stir well. Add meatballs back to pan, in sauce. Simmer 15-20 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve over white or jasmine rice.
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Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I also have zero experience when it comes to INdian flavors. But I do love these meatballs and would definitely try them!
foodyschmoody says
Glad to hear I could introduce something.
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
Oh YUM! This sounds like super comfort food!
foodyschmoody says
Certainly is comforting, but not too heavy with the chicken. Thanks for coming by.
Amanda @The Kitcheneer says
I too, have zero experence tamperin with Indian flavors. But I am so into these meatballs! I might have to crack open my own ( unused) spices!
foodyschmoody says
It's definitely a good recipe to start with. I mean, I might be a bit biased, but that's the story I'm sticking w/!
Angie says
I don't cook with curry nearly enough. These meatballs look so good!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
Love this! That sauce sounds amazing!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I might try these with ground beef - love this idea!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
That happens to me. I have tons or jars of a spice which I totally forget about. When I find it (finally), it opens a world of possibility. These meatballs look sooo tasty!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
What an amazing use for curry!!!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
I need to get my curry on, haven't used that spice in a long time!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
YUM! I love curry anything.
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
I'd totally try this. Your dish looks like it has a lot of flavor!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
I don't think I've ever had curry meatballs. I love rice with meatballs.
Nutmeg Nanny says
These meatballs look great! What a fantastic way to use curry spices...yum!
Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com says
Ever so clever! I lover curry and normally use pieces of meat but meatballs would be perfect too 🙂