Butter Chicken Meatballs

Directions

  1. 1Start by grating an onion.
  2. 2Add ground chicken to a bowl.
  3. 3Add the grated onion to the ground chicken.
  4. 4Crack one egg into the bowl with chicken and onion.
  5. 5Add breadcrumbs.
  6. 6Add garlic to the mixture.
  7. 7Add garam masala, cumin, chili powder, and ginger.
  8. 8Add fresh cilantro.
  9. 9Add Greek yogurt.
  10. 10Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands.
  11. 11Use a scoop to portion the mixture.
  12. 12Roll the mixture into balls.
  13. 13Place the meatballs into a hot skillet with oil.
  14. 14Sear the meatballs on both sides until golden and slightly charred.
  15. 15In the same pan, add diced onions.
  16. 16Cook the onions until soft and golden.
  17. 17Add garlic and ginger to the pan.
  18. 18Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cardamom to the pan.
  19. 19Stir in tomato puree.
  20. 20Stir in Greek yogurt.
  21. 21Stir in heavy cream.
  22. 22Add salt to taste.
  23. 23Add the seared meatballs back into the sauce.
  24. 24Spoon the sauce over the meatballs.
  25. 25Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce.
  26. 26Serve the butter chicken meatballs over basmati rice.
  27. 27Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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