Ingredients Â
- 400 g boneless and skinless turkey breasts
- 1 ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 cup poultry broth
- water enough water to cover turkey breast during cooking
For korma sauce
- 1 medium onion minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika or kashmiri chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 4 cardamoms
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 tbsp ground almonds or powdered cashew nuts
- 1 cup low-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup poultry broth
For cauliflower basmati rice
- 1 small cauliflower florets cut in florets
- 1 tbsp oil
- 150 ml coconut milk low-fat, the rest of the 400 ml can
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup basmati rice
- ½ tsp turmeric
For serving
- fresh cilantro optional
- naan bread optional
Instructions
For the pulled turkey :
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Butterfly the turkey breast to ensure an even cooking.
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Sprinkle turkey breast with turmeric and garam masala. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
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Put the turkey breast in a pot. Add poultry broth. Cover with water, if needed. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Poach turkey breast for 15 minutes, until its internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC).
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Let the turkey breast cool in the broth. Using two forks or your fingers, pull apart turkey breast. Set aside.
For the korma sauce:
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While the turkey is resting, preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) to roast cauliflower florets.
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Caramelize onion for 8 minutes.
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Add ginger, garlic and spices, and cook 2 more minutes.
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Add tomato paste, ground almonds (or cashew nuts), coconut milk and poultry broth. Stir and let simmer 15 minutes at medium heat.
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Adjust seasoning, if needed.
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Add pulled turkey breast just before serving.
For basmati rice:
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While korma sauce is simmering, lay cauliflower florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle cauliflower with oil. Cook in the oven at 220°C (425°F) for about 15 minutes or until florets are golden.
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Bring poultry broth and coconut milk to boil. Add rice and turmeric. Let simmer for 10 minutes or according to instructions on package.
For serving:
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Put the korma turkey in a bowl. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with turmeric and cauliflower rice. Serve with naan bread, if desired.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 33gFat: 13gSodium: 654mg

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