Authentic Turkey Bhoona Recipe
Elevate Your Festive Leftovers
Have you ever found yourself with an abundance of festive leftovers and no inspiration beyond the standard turkey sandwich? Authentic Indian cooking does not have to be complicated. Our rich and aromatic leftover turkey bhoona recipe is the perfect introduction to preparing traditional regional delicacies in your own kitchen.
A Rich and Aromatic Turkey Bhoona for Two
Ingredients
- 250gm left over shredded turkey
- 2 chopped onions (medium size)
- 1 chopped tomato (medium size)
- 2tbs cooking oil
- ½ tsp garlic paste
- ½ tsp ginger paste
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp ground white pepper
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1tsp paprika powder
- ½ tsp garam masala powder
- 2-3 fresh green chillies, finely chopped (to taste)
- 50ml water
- Salt to taste
- Freshly chopped coriander for garnish
Traditional Bhoona Preparation
Method
- Heat the pan and pour in the oil.
- Add chopped garlic when the oil is hot and add the chopped onion when the garlic is brown.
- Sauté for approximately 2 minutes until the onions soften and the oil begins to separate. Next, add the fresh green chillies and chopped tomatoes with a pinch of salt, stirring thoroughly to combine the authentic flavours.
- Place all the ground spices in a small bowl, add a little water and mix it into a paste. Add the paste to the onion and stir well ensuring it doesn’t set at the bottom.
- Add the leftover turkey and stir for a few minutes to mix well.
- Finally, pour in around 50ml of water, cover the pan, and allow the curry to gently simmer on a low heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the vibrant spice blend does not catch on the base of the pan.
- Simmer on low heat until the turkey is well covered by the spices.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle the chopped coriander.
- Serve piping hot alongside fluffy steamed basmati rice or freshly baked naan bread, or enjoy it as a magnificently spiced sandwich filling.
