Tandoori meatballs with turmeric rice salad recipe

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and turmeric. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add rice. Stir to coat. Add 3 cups water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until rice is almost tender. Remove from heat. Stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork to separate grains. Transfer to a large bowl to cool slightly.

Step 2

Meanwhile, place mince, breadcrumbs, egg, tandoori paste and 2 tablespoons coriander in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Roll level tablespoons of mince mixture into balls.

Step 3

Heat remaining oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, turning, for 7 to 8 minutes or until browned and cooked through.

Step 4

Add salad mix with dressing and almonds to rice. Add cucumber and remaining coriander. Toss to combine. Divide rice mixture among serving bowls. Top with meatballs, yoghurt and chutney. Sprinkle with extra coriander. Serve.