September 29, 2022
Indian Meatballs with Spinach Sauce
Tender and richly spiced meatballs are served in a fragrant spinach gravy for this Indian-inspired dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 460kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey chicken, beef, or even lamb (use full fat for higher fat)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup pork panko or almond flour for pork-free
- 1/2 tablespoon gelatin
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger fresh grated
- 1/2 tablespoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Sauce
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/2 onion minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger fresh grated
- 10 ounces frozen cut spinach thawed and squeezed dry, 1 package
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 tablespoon gelatin
- 2 tablespoons butter or butter flavored coconut oil for dairy-free
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or cashew cream for dairy-free, optional
Instructions
For the Sauce
- Combine garam masala, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, and cayenne in a small bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large pan over medium high heat and when hot, add the avocado oil. Add the reserved spices and cook until fragrant, about 5-10 seconds. Add the onion and salt and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about one minute more. Add the spinach, and 1 cup chicken stock. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add about half of the mixture to a blender and process until smooth. Return this mixture to the simmering pan and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the the heavy cream, if using. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, as needed.
For the Meatballs
- While the sauce cooks, make the meatballs. Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and use your hands to mix until evenly combined. Form into about 1 tablespoon size meatballs, about 30 meatballs.
- Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until golden, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the meatballs to the cooked spinach sauce and serve.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.18
Nutrition without the cream: Calories: 358 cal, Carbs: 7g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 16g, Protein: 49g, Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 1.84
Nutrition Facts
Indian Meatballs with Spinach Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
460
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
188
mg
63
%
Sodium
1077
mg
47
%
Potassium
858
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
50
g
100
%
Vitamin A
9036
IU
181
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
146
mg
15
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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