New Idea – March 19, 2018

Dried diced apricots

are available from

supermarkets. They can

be replaced with currants.

Tikka masala paste is

a mild curry paste.

TI P

Serves 4, Prep 15 mins, Cook 18 mins

1 tblsp vegetable oil

¼ cup tikka masala paste

2 tsps ginger paste

2 cloves garlic, crushed

¹⁄³ cup water

400ml can coconut milk

Steamed basmati rice and

toasted flaked almonds, to serve

Fresh coriander sprigs, to garnish

MEATBALLS

500g chicken mince

¾ cup dried packaged

breadcrumbs

1 egg, lightly beaten

¼ cup chopped fresh coriander

¼ cup dried diced apricots

3 green spring onions, finely

chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 To make meatballs, combine all

ingredients in a medium bowl.

Mix well. Using damp hands, roll

heaped tablespoons of mixture

into balls (makes 16).

2 Heat oil in a large, non-stick

frying pan over a medium to

high heat. Add meatballs.Cook,

turning regularly, for about

6 minutes, or until browned all

over. Remove.

3 Add combined pastes and

garlic to same pan over a

medium heat. Cook, stirring for

1 minute, or until fragrant. Stir

in water and milk. Bring to

boil. Simmer, uncovered, for

about4 minutes, or until

slightly thickened.

4 Return meatballs to pan.

Cover with lid. Simmer for a

further 5 to 7 minutes, or until

meatballs are cooked through.

5 Serve meatballs over rice.

Sprinkle with almonds. Garnish

with coriander.

WINNING

WAYS WITH

COCONUT

MILK

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Chicken Meatballs in Tikka Masala Sauce

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