Curried Pumpkin and Coconut Meatballs
Kimberly Killebrew
Featuring a delicious medley of flavors, these pumpkin meatballs are simmered in a delicious curried coconut sauce!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Thai
- 1 pound ground beef , or 1/2 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound ground pork; or 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup very finely shredded fresh pumpkin or sweet potato
- 3 tablespoons raisins
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil for frying
- 1 medium yellow onion , diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons curry powder (click link for our homemade curry powder!)
- 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 15 ounce can coconut milk
- 1 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons mango chutney (click link for our homemade mango chutney!)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus extra for garnish
Combine all the ingredients for the meatballs in a bowl and mix with fingers. Form into 1-inch balls.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry until browned on all sides. Transfer the meatballs to a plate.
Fry the onions with the butter in the same skillet until softened, 5 minutes, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the curry powder and flour and cook for another minute. Whisk in the chicken broth, bring it to a simmer, whisking constantly until thickened. Whisk in the coconut milk. Return to a simmer. Add the mango chutney, salt and pepper.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with steamed jasmine or Basmati rice and garnished with some chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.
Keyword Pumpkin Meatballs