Christmas 2023: Put A Desi Twist To Your Roast With This Tandoori Turkey
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Christmas 2023: Put A Desi Twist To Your Roast With This Tandoori Turkey
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A classic roasted bird coated with tandoori spices, this turkey roast is sure to be a hit at your festive dinner party. What’s even better is that the leftovers can be repurposed into a hearty sandwich for your working lunch.
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1 turkey, thawed and cleaned 1 cup Greek yoghurt 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste 2 teaspoons red chilli powder 2 teaspoons tandoori masala 1 teaspoon garam masala ½ teaspoon turmeric powder Juice of 2 lemons 1 pinch nutmeg powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 small bunch cilantro stems ¼ cup chopped cilantro 3 tablespoons oil Salt, to taste Melted ghee, for basting
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¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup hot water Leftover turkey drippings
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Pat the turkey dry thoroughly before you place it on a rack and season generously with salt.
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Meanwhile, combine the Greek yoghurt with the spices, oil and lemon juice and whisk to a smooth paste.
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Using a silicone brush, apply the yoghurt mixture generously on the outer surface and hollow interior of your turkey.
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Tie the cilantro stems with a twine and place inside the turkey, for added flavour.
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Allow the bird to marinate overnight or for a minimum of 8 hours, before you bring it to room temperature and place in a preheated oven to cook for 30 minutes at 230°C.
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Remove the turkey out of the oven and reduce the temperature to 150°C before cooking the basted bird for another 30 minutes.