Kofta Zoodle Curry

Summary

Ready to whip up something scrumptiously healthy? Dive into this mouth-watering Kofta Zoodle Curry that’s not just a treat for your taste buds but a champion for your wellness goals. This curry intertwines the rich, bold flavors of spices with the fresh, crisp texture of zucchini noodles, making every bite a delightful experience. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this dish will have you reaching for seconds without the guilt!

Ingredients

Alright, let’s get our kitchen game on point with everything we need for this Kofta Zoodle Curry. Make sure to gather:

• Koftas:
• 1 lb ground chicken (about 450g)
• 1 tsp cumin (5ml)
• 1 tsp coriander (5ml)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric (2.5ml)
• 1/2 tsp chili powder (2.5ml)
• 1/2 tsp salt (2.5ml)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (1.25ml)
• 1 tbsp grated ginger (15ml)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying) (15ml)
• Curry:
• 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 can of tomatoes (14 oz or about 400g)
• 1 can coconut milk (14 oz or about 400g)
• 1 tsp garam masala (5ml)
• 1/2 tsp cumin (2.5ml)
• 1/2 tsp coriander (2.5ml)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric (2.5ml)
• 1/2 tsp chili powder (2.5ml)
• Salt to taste
• Zoodles:
• 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized
• Garnish (optional):
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Lemon wedges

Preparation and Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Serving Size

Serves 2

Nutritional Facts per Serving

• Calories: 575 kcal
• Protein: 36g
• Carbohydrates: 23g
• Fat: 40g
• Saturated Fat: 24g
• Cholesterol: 143mg
• Sodium: 877mg
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 10g

Instructions

1. Start by mixing together your ground chicken with 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and the minced garlic cloves in a bowl.
2. Roll this mixture into balls, aiming for a size that’s just right—not too big, not too small.
3. Heat up a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and cook these koftas until they’re golden on all sides. This should take around 8-10 minutes; just make sure they’re cooked through!
4. Set your beautifully browned koftas aside on a plate for now.
5. Using the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and toss in the diced onion. Sauté that until it’s soft and fragrant—it’ll set the stage for flavor.
6. Pour in the can of tomatoes and coconut milk, stirring all the goodness together.
7. It’s spice o’clock! Add 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1/2 tsp chili powder. Let it simmer, letting the flavors mingle, for about 20 minutes. Taste it, love it, and salt it as you please.
8. As the curry bubbles away, spiralize your zucchinis into zoodles for a fresh and fabulous base.
9. Once the curry is rich and ready, nestle the koftas back into the skillet, warming them up in the spicy bath.
10. Serve the Kofta Zoodle Curry over a bed of fresh zoodles, and if you’re feeling fancy, garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Tips

1. For the koftas, if you want them extra juicy, go for ground chicken thigh instead of breast.
2. Don’t skip on browning the koftas; it seals in the flavor and gives that irresistible texture.
3. If the curry sauce seems too thick, feel free to thin it out with a bit of water or broth.
4. Let the curry sit for a bit before serving; like a fine symphony, it gets better with a little time.
5. Go easy on the salt in the beginning; you can always add

Kofta Zoodle Curry

Ready to whip up something scrumptiously healthy? Dive into this mouth-watering Kofta Zoodle Curry that’s not just a treat for your taste buds but a champion for your wellness goals. This curry intertwines the rich, bold flavors of spices with the fresh, crisp texture of zucchini noodles, making every bite a delightful experience. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, this dish will have you reaching for seconds without the guilt!

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preparation and cooking time: 1 hour hour

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

Kofta Zoodle Curry

Amount per Serving

Calories

575

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

40

g

62

%

Saturated Fat

 

24

g

150

%

Cholesterol

 

143

mg

48

%

Sodium

 

877

mg

38

%

Carbohydrates

 

23

g

8

%

Fiber

 

6

g

25

%

Sugar

 

10

g

11

%

Protein

 

36

g

72

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Alright let’s get our kitchen game on point with everything we need for this Kofta Zoodle Curry. Make sure to gather:
• – Koftas:
• – 1 lb ground chicken about 450g
• – 1 tsp cumin 5ml
• – 1 tsp coriander 5ml
• – 1/2 tsp turmeric 2.5ml
• – 1/2 tsp chili powder 2.5ml
• – 1/2 tsp salt 2.5ml
• – 1/4 tsp black pepper 1.25ml
• – 1 tbsp grated ginger 15ml
• – 2 cloves garlic minced
• – 1 tbsp olive oil for frying (15ml)
• – Curry:
• – 1 tbsp olive oil 15ml
• – 1 onion diced
• – 1 can of tomatoes 14 oz or about 400g
• – 1 can coconut milk 14 oz or about 400g
• – 1 tsp garam masala 5ml
• – 1/2 tsp cumin 2.5ml
• – 1/2 tsp coriander 2.5ml
• – 1/2 tsp turmeric 2.5ml
• – 1/2 tsp chili powder 2.5ml
• – Salt to taste
• – Zoodles:
• – 4 medium zucchinis spiralized
• – Garnish optional:
• – Fresh cilantro chopped
• – Lemon wedges

Instructions

• Start by mixing together your ground chicken with 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and the minced garlic cloves in a bowl.
• Roll this mixture into balls, aiming for a size that’s just right—not too big, not too small.
• Heat up a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and cook these koftas until they’re golden on all sides. This should take around 8-10 minutes; just make sure they’re cooked through!
• Set your beautifully browned koftas aside on a plate for now.
• Using the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and toss in the diced onion. Sauté that until it’s soft and fragrant—it’ll set the stage for flavor.
• Pour in the can of tomatoes and coconut milk, stirring all the goodness together.
• It’s spice o’clock! Add 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1/2 tsp chili powder. Let it simmer, letting the flavors mingle, for about 20 minutes. Taste it, love it, and salt it as you please.
• As the curry bubbles away, spiralize your zucchinis into zoodles for a fresh and fabulous base.
• Once the curry is rich and ready, nestle the koftas back into the skillet, warming them up in the spicy bath.
• Serve the Kofta Zoodle Curry over a bed of fresh zoodles, and if you’re feeling fancy, garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Notes

1. For the koftas, if you want them extra juicy, go for ground chicken thigh instead of breast.
2. Don’t skip on browning the koftas; it seals in the flavor and gives that irresistible texture.
3. If the curry sauce seems too thick, feel free to thin it out with a bit of water or broth.
4. Let the curry sit for a bit before serving; like a fine symphony, it gets better with a little time.
5. Go easy on the salt in the beginning; you can always add