Step 1

Tear the bread slices and place in a food processor. Process to make fine breadcrumbs. Set aside.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 200C or 400F. Line a baking tray with parchment (baking) paper. Set aside.

Step 3

Place chicken, breadcrumbs, ground turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, ground fennel, ground black pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, coriander (cilantro) leaves and onions in a large bowl. Season with salt. Mix. Make small lemon sized balls out of the mixture. ( I got around 42 meatballs). Transfer the balls onto a baking tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven. Set aside.

Step 4

Meanwhile, to make the glaze, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger. Saute for a minute or until aromatic. Add tomato sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce (if using) and vinegar. Cook for few minutes. Add the baked chicken meatballs into the pan. Toss.

Step 5

Garnish with coriander (cilantro) leaves if you like.