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Tandoori Butter Turkey

Created by Chef Joe Levesque

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 tbsp Pataks Tandoori Paste
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 Yorkshire Valley Farms Organic Turkey, cut into serving-size portions, skin removed (bones reserved for stock)
  • ¼ cup clarified butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tsps minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 4 tsps chili powder
  • 2 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 28 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup turkey or chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup 35% cream
METHOD
  1. Combine the tandoori paste and yogurt together in a large bowl. Add the turkey pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
  2. Melt butter on medium heat in a large heavy saucepan. Add the onions and cinnamon and sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in the crushed garlic and ginger along with the turmeric, chili powder and ground coriander, and continue to sauté for a few more minutes. The spices are fried first to release their maximum flavour and this really enhances the dish.
  4. Add the marinated turkey and sauté stirring constantly until the meat has turned white.
  5. Stir in the ground almonds, tomatoes, stock and tomato paste. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes. Add the cream to heat through.
  6. Serve on Basmati Rice and Naan Bread.