Garam Masala Meatballs Recipe
Meatball lovers, get ready for a flavor explosion! These Garam Masala Meatballs are made with a blend of spices that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly cooked and served with a side of rice and a yogurt-based dipping sauce, they make a delicious and easy weeknight dinner or an appetizer that everyone will love!
Category
Dinner
Servings
1 Cup
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Calories
250
Author:
Linda DeCann
Meatballs made with ground meat, breadcrumbs, spices, including garam masala and served with a tomato sauce. Garam Masala Meatballs are a flavorful and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or as an appetizer. Here is a simple recipe for making Garam Masala Meatballs.
Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef or lamb
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
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2 tbsp. Garam Masala
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp. oil for cooking
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef or lamb, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, Garam Masala, salt, and pepper.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Add oil.
Once the pan is hot, place the meatballs in the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes or until browned on all sides and cooked through.
Remove the meatballs from the pan and place them on a plate.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Recipe Note
- You can serve the meatballs with a side of rice or naan bread and a yogurt based dipping sauce.
- Garam Masala is a blend of spices commonly used in Indian cooking, it usually contains a mix of spices such as cumin, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, and cloves. The recipe may vary from region to region, family to family, but it's a versatile spice mix that can be added to many dishes for a unique and delicious flavor.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 Cup
- per serving
- Calories
- 250
- Sodium
- .6 milligrams
- Protein
- 23 grams
- Fat
- 16 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 8 grams
- Carbs
- 2.8 grams
- Sugar
- .8 grams
