Spicy Indian Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spicy Indian Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g minced meat; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 bread rolls; 4 garlic cloves; 2 small hot red chili peppers; 5 cm gingerroot; 1 egg; 4 cloves; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 4 cardamom pods; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 500 ml yoghurt; 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 2 tablespoons instant chicken bouillon granules; 1 zucchini; 1 red bell pepper; 4 green onions; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

Servings: persons

500 g minced meat
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 bread rolls
4 garlic cloves
2 small hot red chili peppers
5 cm gingerroot
1 egg
4 cloves
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
4 cardamom pods
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
500 ml yoghurt
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons instant chicken bouillon granules
1 zucchini
1 red bell pepper
4 green onions
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

1
Water bread rolls for 15 minutes, press out water afterwards.
2
Chop chilli, ginger and garlic.
3
Mix lemon juice, bread roills, minced meat, curcuma, chopped chilli, ginger and garlic and egg to a dough.
4
Ground gloves, cumin, black pepper, coriander seed and broken cardamom pods.
5
Add ground spices, fish sauce and brown sugar to dough.
6
Mix all ingredients and form meatballs out of 2 tbsp of dough.
7
Chop zucchini, bell pepper and green onions to 2 cm long pieces.
8
Heat sesam oil.
9
Roast meatballs 2 minutes from each side, then put aside.
10
Roast green onions for one minute, than add zucchini and bell pepper and roast for another two minutes.
11
Put yoghourt into the pan and add meatballs again.
12
Add curry paste and chicken broth
13
Cook for 10 minutes. Turn meatballs after 5 minutes.
14
Serve with rice and decorate with coriander leaves.
15
Enjoy!

459

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g minced meat, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 bread rolls, 4 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Spicy Indian Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Indian Meatballs

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