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Farro and Masala Meatball Bowl

Servings 3
Author Beyond Curry

Ingredients

Farro
  • 1 cup farro soaked for 30 minutes
  • 1 tsp. ghee, (clarified butter)
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds, (sabut jeera)
  • 1/2 tsp. asafetida, (hing)
  • 2 cups water
Sweet Potato
  • 2 sweet potatoes large cut into 2" cubes
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper powder
  • 2 tsp. coriander powder, (dhania powder)
  • 1 tsp. red chilli powder,(kashmiri mirch)
  • 2 tsp. dry mango powder, (amchur optional)
Turkey Meatballs
  • 16 oz. minced turkey
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. white vinegar
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 tsp. garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp. turmeric, (haldi)
  • 3 tbsp. cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 2 tsp.  fine semolina, (rava)
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese, we used mozzarella optional
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
To Serve
  • cherry tomatoes
  • scallions, chopped
  • avocado slices
  • toasted sesame or garlic

Instructions

Farro
  • In a pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee and add cumin seeds.
  • Once the seeds splutter, add the asafetida and drained farro. Mix well and cook on medium-low for 3 minutes.
  • Next, add the salt and water and pressure cook on medium-high for 2 whistles. If using a heavy-bottomed pan, bring to a boil and cook covered for 15 -20 minutes. Stir and check for the farro to be cooked and that most of the water is absorbed.
Turkey Meatballs
  • Mix all the ingredients and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Heat a heavy-bottomed pan/ cast iron pan and add the oil.
  • Make 12 balls placing a tsp. of shredded cheese in the center, and seal it in. We like to use mozzarella, but you can use whatever you have on hand or leave it out completely.
Sweet Potatoes
  • Preheat oven to 425 F. Spray a baking sheet with some cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, mix the spices with the oil and toss the sweet potatoes in it.
  • Spread on the sheet pan and bake in the oven for 15 -20 minutes on the center rack.
  • Place the meatballs in the hot pan and cook for 15- 20 minutes, turning them over halfway to get a nice crisp on both sides. Usually, we cook the meatballs to 170F internal temperature.
  • Once the meatballs are done, reduce the heat to low and add the lemon juice and some water to deglaze the pan. Mix it well and take off the heat.
To Assemble
  • Place the farro, meatballs, and sweet potatoes in a bowl. Add your choice of fix-ins and enjoy!
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