INDIAN CHICKEN MEATBALLS AND LENTIL STEW

Indian Chicken Meatballs and Lentil Stew image

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

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1/2 lb ground chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 egg white
1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1 medium potato, peeled & cut into small cubes
1/2 cup red lentil
1/2 slice fresh ginger, peeled & chopped
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

Meatballs:.
Combine all ingredients except oil in a bowl. Heat the oil in a frying pan.
Scoop out about a ping pong ball size of the mixture & place into the frying pan. Continue until all the mixture is gone.
Brown the meatballs on both sides but do not cook through.
Stew:.
Heat oil in a large pot then saute onion & garlic until lightly browned. Add spices, cook, stirring until fragrant.
Add broth, potatoes, lentils, spices/herb, & meatballs; bring to a boil then immediately reduce heat to simmer.
Covered for 20 minutes until potatoes are cooked and sauce is thickened.
Optional: Serve over basmati rice cooked in chicken broth or use thick bread to scoop up the meatballs & lentils.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.6, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 738.4, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 4.1, Protein 43.8