Pulled Turkey Korma with Turmeric Basmati Rice & Cauliflower

Pulled Turkey Korma with Turmeric Basmati Rice & Cauliflower

Ready in 45 mins

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Servings

Servings 4

Ingredients  

  • 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 :

  • Butterfly the turkey breast to ensure an even cooking.
  • Sprinkle turkey breast with turmeric and garam masala. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • 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).
  • Let the turkey breast cool in the broth. Using two forks or your fingers, pull apart turkey breast. Set aside.

For the korma sauce:

  • While the turkey is resting, preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) to roast cauliflower florets.
  • Caramelize onion for 8 minutes.
  • Add ginger, garlic and spices, and cook 2 more minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, ground almonds (or cashew nuts), coconut milk and poultry broth. Stir and let simmer 15 minutes at medium heat.
  • Adjust seasoning, if needed.
  • Add pulled turkey breast just before serving.

For basmati rice:

  • 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.
  • 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:

  • 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

Credit:

Lyne Pedneault / @mission.cuisine.urbaine