Minty Chicken Balls

This is a twist on the classic chicken balls recipe. The mint sauce gives it a freshness and an Indian BBQ feel. You can even serve these inside a wrap and it will taste like kathi kabab. This is a great recipe for a party.  With my girls it was a great hit.


Ingredients:(serves 4)

For Chicken balls (makes about 30)

1 lb Minced chicken

1 egg

1/2 red onion finely chopped

3-4 cloves garlic crushed

4 tbsp dry bread crumbs

salt to taste

For mint sauce

1 cup each packed fresh mint and corriander

1/4 red onion

2 cloves garlic

Green chillies

2 tbs tomato paste

•  Mix all the ingredients for the chicken balls thoroughly.
• Shape into small 1 inch balls.
• Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown OR  Bake at 375F for 15 minutes.
• Make the mint sauce by putting all the ingredients (except tomato paste) in a blender with a little bit of water and blending till it becomes a fine minty concoction.
• In a pan put a tsp oil and add the mint sauce along with tomato paste and bring to a boil. Now add all the chicken balls and coat them thoroughly with the mint sauce.
• Simmer covered for 2 minutes to let the flavours seep through.
• Serve hot.