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Meatball & Chickpea Yellow Coconut Curry with Rice & Pickled Red Cabbage Recipe


  • Author: Cleo
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A flavorful and hearty meatball and chickpea yellow coconut curry served over jasmine rice, topped with crunchy pickled red cabbage and fresh coriander for a vibrant, comforting meal.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 420g spiced meatballs
  • 800ml yellow coconut curry sauce
  • 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large green pepper, sliced
  • 200g mangetout
  • Jasmine rice, to serve
  • Pickled red cabbage, to serve
  • Small handful of coriander leaves, picked

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and brown meatballs: Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the spiced meatballs and fry for 6-8 minutes, turning regularly, until browned all over. The meatballs do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
  2. Add curry sauce, chickpeas, and green pepper: Pour in the yellow coconut curry sauce, then add the drained chickpeas and sliced green pepper to the pan. Stir to combine.
  3. Simmer and reduce sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and reduce slightly while the meatballs finish cooking through.
  4. Add mangetout and finish cooking: Add the mangetout to the curry and continue to simmer for a further 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  5. Serve: Spoon the curry over cooked jasmine rice. Top each serving with a handful of pickled red cabbage and a sprinkling of fresh coriander leaves for a fresh, vibrant finish.

Notes

  • You can prepare the spiced meatballs and yellow coconut curry sauce ahead of time or use store-bought versions for convenience.
  • Adjust the cooking time for the meatballs depending on their size to ensure they are cooked through.
  • For extra heat, add a pinch of chili flakes or fresh chili when adding the curry sauce.
  • Pickled red cabbage adds a delightful tang and crunch, but you can substitute with plain red cabbage or a simple salad if preferred.
  • Ensure rice is cooked according to package instructions for best texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion/Asian-inspired

Keywords: meatball curry, chickpea curry, yellow coconut curry, jasmine rice recipe, pickled red cabbage, easy curry recipe, stovetop curry