Dinner for 4
Butter Chicken Meatballs
Cooked chicken meatballs simmer in a spiced tomato sauce with butter and cream, alongside tender basmati rice.
$4.51for 4 servings
$1.13 per serving$4.51 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
IndianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.12Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $1.46Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.51 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/2 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 piece fresh ginger
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 cans (14 oz) crushed tomatoes or plain tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water (optional)
- 1/2 tsp to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Steps
- Cook the basmati rice in water according to the package directions, about 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion for 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, and cumin and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomatoes, water, salt, and sugar and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add meatballs, butter, and cream if using, then simmer for 5 minutes until hot.
- Top with cilantro and serve with the rice.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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