Indian-inspired turkey koftas
8
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Koftas are small, spicy egg-shaped meatballs. In this recipe, they’re quickly browned in the frying pan, then simmered in a tomato-based sauce and served on steamed brown rice for a tasty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Fresh ginger
1 tsp, finely grated
Cumin seeds
½ tsp
Tomato passata
400 g
Brown rice microwave packet
2 packet(s), (2 x 250g)
99% fat-free, plain or natural yoghurt, unsweetened
¼ cup(s), (60g), to serve
Lemon(s)
1 medium, wedges to serve
Brown onion
1 small, coarsely chopped
Garlic
2 clove(s), coarsely chopped
Turkey breast mince
500 g
Curry powder
1 tbs
Fresh coriander
1 tbs, chopped, plus extra to serve
Vegetable oil
2 tsp
Instructions
1
To make koftas, process onion and garlic in a small food processor until very finely chopped. Transfer half the onion mixture to a large bowl. Add turkey, curry powder and coriander. Season with salt and pepper, and mix until well combined. Shape mixture into 12 egg-shaped koftas.
2
Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook koftas, turning occasionally, for 6-8 minutes, until well browned all over. Transfer to a plate, cover and set aside.
3
Add ginger, cumin seeds and remaining onion mixture to the same pan. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in passata and 150ml water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and return koftas to the pan. Simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until koftas are cooked through and sauce has thickened.
4
Meanwhile, heat rice following packet instructions. Serve koftas and sauce with rice and lemon wedges. Top with yoghurt and extra coriander.
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