Balboa Kitchen

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Make your rice according to package directions.
  2. Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and spices; sauté until softened.
  3. Add tomatoes, water, salt, and sugar. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth, or use an immersion blender directly in the pot to blend.
  5. Add sauce back to the pan. Add the meatballs; simmer with the cover on or keep on low heat until warmed through.
  6. Add the butter and cream to make a luscious, heavenly sauce to coat your meatballs.
  7. Serve over rice with a sprig or sprinkle of cilantro. Add spiciness to taste with cayenne or chili oil! OH ME OH MY.

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    "description": "These butter chicken meatballs are covered in a rich and mildly spiced tomato gravy that is made luxurious with just a little bit of butter and cream. Serious weeknight magic!",
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                "a small piece of fresh ginger, grated (or a ginger paste)",
                "1\/4 teaspoon turmeric",
                "1\/4 teaspoon smoked paprika",
                "1\/2 teaspoon garam masala",
                "1\/2 teaspoon cumin",
                "one 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes or plain tomato sauce",
                "1\/2 cup water (more as needed later)",
                "1\/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (I use 1 teaspoon, just depends how salty you want it)",
                "1 teaspoon sugar",
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        "1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil",
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        "3 cloves garlic, minced (or a garlic paste)",
        "a small piece of fresh ginger, grated (or a ginger paste)",
        "1\/4 teaspoon turmeric",
        "1\/4 teaspoon smoked paprika",
        "1\/2 teaspoon garam masala",
        "1\/2 teaspoon cumin",
        "one 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes or plain tomato sauce",
        "1\/2 cup water (more as needed later)",
        "1\/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (I use 1 teaspoon, just depends how salty you want it)",
        "1 teaspoon sugar",
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        "transFatContent": "0.6 g",
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        "fiberContent": "3.5 g",
        "proteinContent": "15.9 g",
        "cholesterolContent": "81.1 mg"
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