Chicken Kofta (Ground Chicken Meatballs)

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 lb ground chicken (preferably thighs but breast is fine)
• 1/2 cup very finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (GF or regular)
• 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella or grated parmesan cheese (finely chop if using shredded cheese)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced or crushed - sub 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
• 3/4-1 tsp red chili powder (sub crushed chili flakes or cayenne)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (optional)
• 1 - 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt (may vary depending on your cheese)
• ¼ cup cilantro leaves (finely chopped, plus more for garnish)
• 2 tbsp mint leaves (finely chopped)