Chicken and Pistachio Balls Recipes

Ingredients :

375g minced chicken

3/4 cup fresh white breadcrumbs

1/3 cup shelled chopped pistachio nuts

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 tsp ground turmeric

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground coriander

1/2 cup plain flour

2 tbsp olive oil

lemon wedges, to serve

Method :

Place chicken, breadcrumbs, pistachios, egg and spices in a bowl and stir well to combine. Shape tablespoons of mixture into balls with your hands and roll lightly in flour; shake off any excess. Heat oil in heavy-based pan. Cook balls in batches over medium-high heat, turning until well browned on all sides; drain well on absorbent paper. Serve with lemon wedges as finger food or with a crisp green salad as a light entree.

Makes 14 balls

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