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2 lbs GROUND TURKEY
1/4 tbsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/2 tbsp peeled and chopped fresh ginger
1/2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
To Taste salt
As needed olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp peeled and chopped fresh ginger
1/2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
1/2 Large red onion, minced and pureed in blender to make a paste
1/2 Large sweet onion, minced and pureed in blender to make a paste
1 tsp cumin seeds, browned
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Large red ripe tomato, small dice
1/2 tbsp coriander powder
1/2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
1 tsp garam masala
To Taste salt
2 c cold water
As needed fresh coriander
TURKEY MEATBALLS
In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, coriander powder, cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, 1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic and salt. Mix well.
Pour small amount of oil on hands. Form turkey meatballs by measuring 1/2 tablespoon turkey mixture and shaping into ball; repeat to use all the mixture. Cover and chill.
Allow adequate refrigeration time for turkey meatballs to become firm before adding to sauce in step 4 of Curry section.
CURRY
Heat olive oil in saucepan. Add 1/2 tablespoon each ginger and garlic; sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in onion paste. When onions are sautéed, add browned cumin seeds and cayenne pepper. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
Add diced tomato and sauté for another five minutes. Stir in coriander powder, fresh coriander, 1 teaspoon garam masala and salt to taste.
Cook until mixture becomes a thick paste. Stir in about two cups cold water to make curry. Allow to slowly simmer for about 1-1/2 hours for flavors to blend.
Add firm turkey balls (kofta) to the curry. Reduce heat and gently simmer, covered, for about 1-1/2 hours. Stir occasionally and add water if needed.
SERVICE
Serve curried turkey meatballs in family style bowl. Garnish with fresh coriander.
Portion suggestion: 3 ounces turkey meatballs.
Serving suggestions: offer with naan, pappadum, (flatbreads) or pulao (rice pilaf) and raita (yogurt salad).