Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by searing Trader Joe's chicken meatballs in a pan until browned.
  2. 2Add Trader Joe's Tikka Masala Base to a pot.
  3. 3Pour in some coconut milk with the tikka masala base.
  4. 4Whisk the tikka masala base and coconut milk, and bring to a boil.
  5. 5Add the seared chicken meatballs back into the pot with the sauce.
  6. 6Put a lid on the pot and let the meatballs simmer for a while.
  7. 7Prepare the raita by scooping Trader Joe's tzatziki into a bowl.
  8. 8Toast cumin in a pan until fragrant.
  9. 9Add the toasted cumin to the tzatziki.
  10. 10Chop a mix of fresh parsley, mint, basil, and chives.
  11. 11Save some of the chopped herbs for garnish.
  12. 12Add the remaining chopped herbs to the tzatziki.
  13. 13Squeeze lemon juice into the raita.
  14. 14Add disco pepper and salt to the raita.
  15. 15Mix the raita ingredients with a small pig spatula.
  16. 16Cook the frozen jasmine rice in the microwave for three minutes.
  17. 17Heat Trader Joe's garlic naan in the oven for about two minutes.
  18. 18Brush the heated naan with melted butter.
  19. 19Plate the jasmine rice in a bowl.
  20. 20Add the chicken tikka masala meatballs and sauce over the rice.
  21. 21Spoon the raita over the meatballs and rice.
  22. 22Garnish with the leftover fresh herbs and serve with the garlic naan.

Ingredients

  • 1 package Trader Joe's Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 package Trader Joe's Tikka Masala Sauce
  • 1 can Organic Coconut Milk
  • 1 container Trader Joe's Tzatziki
  • Toasted Cumin
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Mint
  • Basil
  • Chives
  • Lemon Juice
  • Disco Pepper
  • Salt
  • Trader Joe's Organic Jasmine Rice
  • Trader Joe's Garlic Naan
  • Melted Butter

Equipment

panpotwhiskbowlcutting boardknifemicrowaveovenbrushfork

Tips

  • Do not skip toasting the cumin, it makes a big difference in the raita.
  • Use Trader Joe's cooked chicken meatballs as they pair well with any flavor profile.
  • Coconut milk is added to the tikka masala for flavor, even though it's not traditional.

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