#ChickenTikkaMeatballs

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A fusion of classic Chicken Tikka Masala with meatballs made from ground chicken, simmered in a creamy and flavorful tomato-based sauce.

Ingredients: 500g ground chicken. 1/2 cup bread crumbs. 1 onion, finely chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tbsp ginger, grated. 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped. 1 tsp garam masala. 1 tsp ground cumin. 1 tsp paprika. 1/2 tsp turmeric. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup yogurt. 1/2 cup tomato puree. 2 tbsp butter. 1 tbsp vegetable oil. 1/2 cup cream. 1 tbsp fenugreek leaves. 1 tsp ground coriander. 1 tsp ground cumin. 1/2 tsp red chili powder. 1/2 tsp sugar. Salt to taste. Fresh coriander leaves for garnish.

Instructions: In a bowl, mix ground chicken, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, ginger, coriander leaves, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the meatballs until browned on all sides. Set aside. In the same pan, melt butter. Add tomato puree, yogurt, cream, fenugreek leaves, ground coriander, cumin, red chili powder, sugar, and salt. Cook until the sauce thickens. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the flavors meld. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Valerie