Indian Butter Chicken-Spiced Turkey Meatballs (Low-Carb)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground turkey
• 1 Eggs
• 1/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 2 tsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/4 tsp Red chili powder(optional)
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 heads (or 5 cups florets) Cauliflower
• 2 cups Spinach(optional)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix turkey, egg, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, grated ginger, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Form into 16–18 meatballs.

2. 2

   Brown meatballs in a hot skillet with a little butter/oil until all sides are lightly colored, 6–8 minutes. Remove to a plate.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, sauté tomato paste 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes until thick.

4. 4

   Stir in heavy cream and butter. Simmer 3–4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add meatballs back and simmer until cooked through, 8–10 minutes.

6. 6

   Blend cauliflower into mash: steam or microwave cauliflower until very tender, then mash with a little salt and butter (optional).

7. 7

   Stir spinach into the sauce to wilt (if using). Serve meatballs over cauliflower mash.