Chicken Meatballs In A Makhni Gravy Recipes

Chicken Meatballs in a Makhni Gravy is a flavorful and creamy Indian dish that combines tender chicken meatballs with a rich tomato-based gravy. It is a delicious twist on traditional meatball recipes. Here’s a recipe for Chicken Meatballs in a Makhni Gravy:

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Ready in: 1 hour

Ingredients: 
For the Chicken Meatballs:

• 500 grams ground chicken
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

For the Makhni Gravy:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, bread crumbs, chopped coriander leaves, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken meatballs and fry them until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
4. In a separate deep pan or kadai, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
5. Add the tomato puree to the pan and cook for a few minutes until the raw smell of the tomatoes disappears.
6. Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream, garam masala, dried fenugreek leaves, and salt. Mix well to combine.
7. Add the cooked chicken meatballs to the pan and gently stir to coat them with the makhni gravy.
8. Cover the pan and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Chicken Meatballs in a Makhni Gravy can be served with steamed rice, naan bread, or roti. The creamy and aromatic makhni gravy complements the flavorful chicken meatballs, creating a satisfying and delicious dish. Enjoy the rich flavors of this Indian-inspired meatball recipe!