This dish superbly combines the comforting familiarity of meatballs with the fragrant and spicy flavors of Hen Tikka Masala. It’s a fast and simple weeknight meal that’s even higher than takeout!

The meatballs are completely spiced and baked till browned on the surface, however nonetheless tremendous juicy on the within. Add the meatballs to a creamy tomato-based sauce that’s flavored with onions, garlic, ginger, and a mix of spices, together with garam masala. The sauce is completed with coconut milk (or heavy cream) to offer it a wealthy, velvety texture. Let the meatballs simmer within the sauce for a bit so the entire flavors can come collectively. Your kitchen will scent wonderful!

Serve the meatballs with rice and/or naan bread to absorb the sauce. Garnish with recent cilantro for a burst of freshness.

A Few Ingredient Notes

• Floor Meat: You should utilize floor rooster or turkey for the meatballs. I often use floor turkey as a result of it’s simpler to search out. I like to recommend utilizing 93% lean floor turkey, somewhat than 99% lean floor turkey. 93% retains the flavour gentle however nonetheless has sufficient fats to maintain the meatballs from drying out. Floor beef would additionally work!
• Garam Marsala: A well-liked spice mix utilized in Indian delicacies. The mix sometimes consists of spices resembling cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper. It provides heat, sweetness, floral notes, and a contact of warmth from the pepper. Search for it within the spice aisle.
• Coconut Milk or Heavy Cream: Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream to create a wealthy and creamy sauce. I’ve used each and each work nice!

Learn how to Make Tikka Masala Meatballs

• Preheat the oven and line a big baking sheet with parchment paper; put aside.
• In a big bowl, mix the bottom rooster (or turkey), breadcrumbs, egg, oil, garlic, garam marsala, chili powder, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Utilizing your clear arms, work the combination till evenly mixed.

• Utilizing a cookie scoop, scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of the combination into your palms and roll it right into a ball.

• Place the meatballs on the ready baking sheet. Repeat with the remainder of the combination, spacing the balls out onto the baking sheet, about 2-inches aside.

• Bake the meatballs for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping midway by, or till cooked by.

• To make the sauce, in a big skillet or Dutch oven, soften the butter over medium warmth. Add the onion and prepare dinner till tender, about 3 to five minutes.
• Stir within the tomato paste, ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper and prepare dinner till effectively mixed, 1 to 2 minutes.

• Stir within the tomatoes and rooster broth. Deliver to a boil; scale back the warmth and simmer, stirring sometimes, till sauce is barely thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Stir within the coconut milk (or heavy cream) and lemon juice.

• Add the meatballs to the pan and prepare dinner till heated by, about 3 to five minutes.
• Serve the meatballs and sauce with rice and naan, if desired.

Learn how to Retailer, Freeze, & Reheat

• Refrigeration: Let the meatballs and sauce cool to room temperature. For finest outcomes, maintain the meatballs and sauce collectively to retain moisture. Retailer the cooked meatballs in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 4 days.
• Freezing: For longer storage, freeze the meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet for half-hour or till strong. Switch them to a freezer bag or hermetic container and add the sauce. They are often frozen for as much as 3 months.
• Reheating: Reheat within the microwave or on the stovetop till heated by. If frozen, thaw within the fridge in a single day, then reheat.

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Tikka Masala Meatballs

Tikka Masala Meatballs are a flavorful twist on conventional meatballs, combining the savory components of meatballs with the wealthy, fragrant sauce typical of tikka masala. For those who like basic rooster tikka masala, you’ll love these meatballs. They’re straightforward to make, excellent for meal prep, and higher than takeout!

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For serving:

• Rice
• Naan bread
• Contemporary cilantro, for garnish

• Preheat oven to 425 levels F. Line a big baking sheet with parchment paper and put aside.

• In a big bowl, mix the bottom rooster (or turkey), breadcrumbs, egg, oil, garlic, garam marsala, chili powder, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Utilizing your clear arms, work the combination till evenly mixed.

• Utilizing a cookie scoop, scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of the combination into your palms and roll it right into a ball. Place the ball on the ready baking sheet. Repeat with the remainder of the combination, spacing the meatballs out onto the baking sheet, about 2-inches aside.

• Bake the meatballs for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping midway by, or till cooked by.

• Whereas the meatballs are baking, make the sauce. In a big skillet or Dutch oven, soften the butter over medium warmth. Add the onion and prepare dinner till tender, about 3 to five minutes.

• Stir within the tomato paste, ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper and prepare dinner till effectively mixed, 1 to 2 minutes.

• Stir within the tomatoes and rooster broth. Deliver to a boil; scale back the warmth and simmer, stirring sometimes, till sauce is barely thickened, about 10 minutes.

• Stir within the cream and lemon juice. Add the meatballs to the pan and prepare dinner till heated by, about 3 to five minutes.

• Serve the meatballs and sauce with rice and naan, if desired.

Energy: 392kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 28g, Fats: 20g, Saturated Fats: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 4g, Monounsaturated Fats: 7g, Ldl cholesterol: 133mg, Sodium: 751mg, Potassium: 786mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1019IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 114mg, Iron: 5mg

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