Pork Vindaloo Meatball Recipe

A low carb and gluten free meatball recipe inspired by the classic Goan dish Pork Vindaloo

Meatballs


Ingredients

• 1lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup cauliflower puree
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. Combine all of the meatball ingredients and mix thoroughly. Form mix into 16 meatballs. 
3. Bake for 15 minutes on a baking sheet Alternately, steam in a colander for 15 minutes.

Vindaloo Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp grapeseed oil
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cardamom pods, lightly cracked
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp mustard powder
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp stevia
• 1 Tbsp zero sugar ketchup (or 2 tsp tomato paste, 1 tsp vinegar, 1/4 tsp stevia)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Directions: (prepare while meatballs are cooking)

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium in a saucepan. 
2. Add the water, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, sweetener, onion powder, garlic,  the cardamom, chili's, cumin, coriander, salt, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, mustard powder, bay leaves and cloves to the pan and bring to a boil. 
3. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. 
4. Remove the meatballs from the oven and add them to the sauce. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce, covered and over low heat for at least 30 minutes - or up to an hour. The longer they simmer, the more flavor they will take on from the sauce.

Garlic and Green Chili Chutney

A delicious addition to our other Indian dishes, this chutney adds even more wonderfully healthy flavour.

Ingredients:

• 10 garlic cloves
• 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
• 4 Tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 lemon
• Salt to taste
• 6 green chilies 
• 1/2 pkt stevia
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional

Directions:

1. In a blender put garlic, green chilies, green cilantro leaves, mint leaves, stevia and blend well.
2. Add cayenne pepper, salt and lemon juice, mix.
3. You delicious garlic and green chili chutney is ready to enjoy with snacks or with meal.

Egg Bhurji (Scrambled Egg Masala)

Another great Indian style low carb dish from our Potluck!

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs + 2 egg whites
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped (de-seeded for a milder taste)
• 1 tomato, chopped
• ½ tsp. garam masala powder
• ½ tsp. Ginger Paste or 1 tsp ginger powder
• 1 tsp. red chili powder (or to taste)
• salt (to taste)
• a bunch of fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
• 1 tsp grapeseed oil

Directions:

1. Beat eggs in a medium bowl, add salt and red chili powder, and beat well.
2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan. Add the green chilies, ginger paste and sauté over medium heat for 1 minute. 
3. Add tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are tender and soft.
4. Add beaten egg and mix well. Turn the eggs upside down to cook the other side well.
5. Sprinkle garam masala powder and garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.

Palak with Tofu

This flavourful tofu recipe makes two servings of this protein rich Indian style dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg firm tofu cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large bunch of green spinach, chopped, or 4 cups packed
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp of minced ginger
• pinch of red chilli powder (optional)
• 1/2 tsp of coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp  cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp of garam masala
• 2  tsp of tomato paste

Directions:

1. Press the water out of the tofu with a towel.
2. Heat the grapeseed oil in nonstick pan, on med-low. Add spinach and cover.Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add all the spices and tomato paste. Stir on med-low heat to mix well.
4. Cook covered for about 6-8 mins until the spinach is completely cooked and spices have blended well. 
5. Gently add the tofu pieces. Continue to cook for 5 minutes or until the tofu is heated through.