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Turkey Ball Curry Recipe

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This Turkey Ball Curry is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring spiced ground turkey meatballs baked to perfection and simmered in a fragrant coconut milk curry sauce. Combining warming spices like coriander, cumin, paprika, and turmeric, the curry is enhanced by fresh ginger, garlic, and tomato paste, creating a rich and aromatic sauce that perfectly complements the tender turkey balls. This recipe is quick to prepare, makes six hearty servings, and is perfect for a nourishing weeknight dinner or a cozy family meal.

Ingredients

For the Turkey Balls

  • 3 tablespoons almond meal
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Curry

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 2 inch piece of ginger, finely chopped or grated
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup coconut milk (or almond milk or regular milk)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Handful of fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the turkey balls.
  2. Mix Turkey Ball Ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the almond meal, ground turkey, egg, coriander, cayenne, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Form and Bake Turkey Balls. Shape the mixture into meatballs of your preferred size. Arrange them on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.
  4. Prepare the Curry Base. While the turkey balls bake, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté for about 10 minutes until softened and translucent.
  5. Add Aromatics. Grate or finely chop the ginger and add it along with the chopped garlic to the pan. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add Liquids and Spices. Pour in the water, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Stir in the coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Mix everything well to combine the flavors.
  7. Simmer with Turkey Balls. Add the baked turkey balls into the curry sauce. Cover the pan and simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to absorb the sauce.
  8. Season and Garnish. Taste and season the curry with additional salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with a handful of fresh cilantro leaves before serving. Enjoy your delicious turkey ball curry!

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken if preferred.
  • If you prefer a spicier curry, increase the cayenne and chili powder amounts accordingly.
  • Almond meal can be replaced with breadcrumbs if you are not avoiding gluten.
  • The coconut milk can be swapped for another type of milk such as almond milk or regular dairy milk to suit dietary preferences.
  • Serve this curry with steamed rice, naan bread, or your favorite grain for a complete meal.

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