TANDOORI MEATBALLS WITH CILANTRO RAITA

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings (about 32 meatballs)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Vegetable oil, for greasing baking sheet
1 pound ground beef
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons tamarind chutney, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, optional
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
Bibb or green leaf lettuce, torn into 4-inch pieces, for serving
1/4 cup finely grated cucumber, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook's Note: If tamarind chutney is unavailable, you can substitute apple butter with a bit of lemon juice and cayenne stirred in.
  • 1. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, the curry powder and two-thirds of the garlic and continue cooking, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and let cool.
  • 2. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. Add the beef, 1/4 cup of the yogurt, the breadcrumbs, tamarind chutney, paprika, cayenne , if using, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and the eggs to the onion mixture. Combine the ingredients using your hands. Form into 1 1/4- inch balls, rolling them lightly between your hands to shape. Place on the oiled baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • 3. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bake the meatballs until browned, about 20 minutes.
  • 4. Meanwhile, stir together the remaining 3/4 cup yogurt, remaining garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cilantro in a small bowl. Arrange each meatball on top of a piece of lettuce on a platter. Top with grated cucumber and a bit of tamarind chutney and serve with the yogurt dipping sauce.

Bony Badhon
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed the cilantro raita with these Tandoori meatballs. It's a great way to balance the heat of the spices.


Rehan KM
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These Tandoori meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Simon Henriksson
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I love the smoky flavor of these Tandoori meatballs. They're the perfect appetizer for a party or a casual get-together.


Jacob Aguilera
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These Tandoori meatballs are a great way to add some spice to your next meal. They're easy to make, and they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends.


Ben rez
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The Tandoori meatballs are a unique and delicious dish that I'll definitely be making again.


Aslam Rind
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I made these Tandoori meatballs for a potluck, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Wania warda
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These Tandoori meatballs are the best I've ever had. They're so tender and flavorful, and the cilantro raita is the perfect finishing touch.


Safeer Usmanzai
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The Tandoori spices give the meatballs a delicious smoky flavor, and the cilantro raita is the perfect way to cool down the heat.


Jaeleeyah Codie
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so juicy and flavorful, and the cilantro raita is the perfect complement.


Amanda Lewis
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These Tandoori meatballs were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were easy to make ahead of time, and they were a big hit with my guests.


Halel Oficial song
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these Tandoori meatballs without any problems. The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing.


Ameen Afghan
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I made these Tandoori meatballs for my family, and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up. The cilantro raita was a great way to cool down the heat of the spices.


Abdulla Khan
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This recipe was a little time-consuming, but it was totally worth it. The meatballs were so tender and delicious, and the cilantro raita was the perfect finishing touch.


Leo Zepeda
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I'm not usually a big fan of meatballs, but these Tandoori meatballs changed my mind. They were so juicy and flavorful, and the cilantro raita was a great way to balance the heat of the spices.


Samuel Kasongo
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These Tandoori meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the cilantro raita was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this dish again.