Butter Chicken Meatballs

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by grating an onion.
  2. 2Start by grating an onion.
  3. 3Start by grating an onion.
  4. 4Add ground chicken to a bowl.
  5. 5Add ground chicken to a bowl.
  6. 6Add ground chicken to a bowl.
  7. 7Add the grated onion to the ground chicken.
  8. 8Add the grated onion to the ground chicken.
  9. 9Add the grated onion to the ground chicken.
  10. 10Crack one egg into the bowl with chicken and onion.
  11. 11Crack one egg into the bowl with chicken and onion.
  12. 12Crack one egg into the bowl with chicken and onion.
  13. 13Add breadcrumbs.
  14. 14Add breadcrumbs.
  15. 15Add breadcrumbs.
  16. 16Add garlic to the mixture.
  17. 17Add garlic to the mixture.
  18. 18Add garlic to the mixture.
  19. 19Add garam masala, cumin, chili powder, and ginger.
  20. 20Add garam masala, cumin, chili powder, and ginger.
  21. 21Add garam masala, cumin, chili powder, and ginger.
  22. 22Add fresh cilantro.
  23. 23Add fresh cilantro.
  24. 24Add fresh cilantro.
  25. 25Add Greek yogurt.
  26. 26Add Greek yogurt.
  27. 27Add Greek yogurt.
  28. 28Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands.
  29. 29Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands.
  30. 30Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands.
  31. 31Use a scoop to portion the mixture.
  32. 32Use a scoop to portion the mixture.
  33. 33Use a scoop to portion the mixture.
  34. 34Roll the mixture into balls.
  35. 35Roll the mixture into balls.
  36. 36Roll the mixture into balls.
  37. 37Place the meatballs into a hot skillet with oil.
  38. 38Place the meatballs into a hot skillet with oil.
  39. 39Place the meatballs into a hot skillet with oil.
  40. 40Sear the meatballs on both sides until golden and slightly charred.
  41. 41Sear the meatballs on both sides until golden and slightly charred.
  42. 42Sear the meatballs on both sides until golden and slightly charred.
  43. 43In the same pan, add diced onions.
  44. 44In the same pan, add diced onions.
  45. 45In the same pan, add diced onions.
  46. 46Cook the onions until soft and golden.
  47. 47Cook the onions until soft and golden.
  48. 48Cook the onions until soft and golden.
  49. 49Add garlic and ginger to the pan.
  50. 50Add garlic and ginger to the pan.
  51. 51Add garlic and ginger to the pan.
  52. 52Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cardamom to the pan.
  53. 53Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cardamom to the pan.
  54. 54Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cardamom to the pan.
  55. 55Stir in tomato puree.
  56. 56Stir in tomato puree.
  57. 57Stir in tomato puree.
  58. 58Stir in Greek yogurt.
  59. 59Stir in Greek yogurt.
  60. 60Stir in Greek yogurt.
  61. 61Stir in heavy cream.
  62. 62Stir in heavy cream.
  63. 63Stir in heavy cream.
  64. 64Add salt to taste.
  65. 65Add salt to taste.
  66. 66Add salt to taste.
  67. 67Add the seared meatballs back into the sauce.
  68. 68Add the seared meatballs back into the sauce.
  69. 69Add the seared meatballs back into the sauce.
  70. 70Spoon the sauce over the meatballs.
  71. 71Spoon the sauce over the meatballs.
  72. 72Spoon the sauce over the meatballs.
  73. 73Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce.
  74. 74Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce.
  75. 75Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce.
  76. 76Serve the butter chicken meatballs over basmati rice.
  77. 77Serve the butter chicken meatballs over basmati rice.
  78. 78Serve the butter chicken meatballs over basmati rice.
  79. 79Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  80. 80Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  81. 81Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 0.5 large grated onion
  • 0.5 large grated onion
  • 0.5 large grated onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 0.5 tbsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tbsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 0.5 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 0.5 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 3 tbsp cilantro
  • 3 tbsp cilantro
  • 3 tbsp cilantro
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • basmati rice
  • basmati rice
  • basmati rice

Equipment

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