Indian Turkey Kofta Recipe

Serve these savoury meatballs over basmati rice to sop up all the sauce. Some naan bread and mango chutney could also be a great accompaniment. Serve this up as a bite-size appetizer for an Indian flare of flavour at your next gathering.

1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) grated fresh ginger
2 tsp (10 mL) curry powder
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
1 tsp (5 mL) hot pepper flakes
1 cup (250 mL) ground raw cashews
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
¾ cup (180 mL) low fat plain yogurt
2 tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter
1 batch cooked Turkey Meatballs, thawed (see recipe)

In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook onion, garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin and hot pepper flakes for about 4 minutes or until softened. Add ground cashews and stir to coat and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and salt; bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes. Add yogurt and butter and stir until butter is melted. Add meatballs, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes or until meatballs are heated through.

Tip: If using frozen meatballs be sure to simmer them for about 15 minutes before adding yogurt, to make sure they are fully thawed and warmed through.

Makes 4 servings.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10-15 minutes