Turkey ( or Chicken ) Tikka Masala Recipe | Christmas special recipe | Turkey recipe Indian style

Chicken Tikka is one of the most popular chicken recipes of Indian cuisine. Be it a high-end restaurant, five-star hotel or a roadside Dhaba, Chicken Tikka is found everywhere and enjoyed with the same enthusiasm! Here we bring you a tasty spin on the classic chicken tikka masala by using turkey instead of chicken. This flavoursome turkey recipe is wonderful for a dinner party or a big family meal. Serve it alongside steamed basmati rice for a deeply satisfying meal.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE MARINADE:
1 teaspoons garam masala
1.5 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1-2 tsp red chili powder ( hot )
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chat masala
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 - 1 tsp crushed pepper
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp ginger-garlic paste
Juice of 1 small lemon
1 cup thick/greek yogurt (or hung curd)
turkey (about 1.5 - 2 kg ), cut into cubes
FOR THE GRAVY:
4 tablespoons ghee or neutral-tasting oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 - 5 cardamom pods, crushed
1-2 bay leaf
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1-2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 ½ tsp salt, as per taste
1 Tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed
!tbsp kasuri methi ( roasted and crushed )
1/4 cups heavy cream ( or more if desired)
fresh cilantro for garnish ( optional )
PREPARATION
STEP 1 : Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, stir together all the igredientes listed under "marinade" . Fold in the turkey. Cover and chill for atleast 30 min or overnight.
STEP 2 : Shallow fry the marinated turkey in a skillet. ( you may also grill them or bake them instead ) Give a quick sear to the turkey chunks on both sides. Remove and set aside.
STEP 3 : Make the gravy - Heat butter and oil ( you may use the same oil that the turkey was fried in) in a pan. Add slightly crushed green cardamom, cinnamon stick and bay leaves . Let them crackle for a few seconds. Add onion and fry until it turns light brown. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute. Add the spice powders and cook until raw smell fades ( abt 2-3 min on med heat). Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 -10 minutes. Add about a cup of water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for about 10 to 15 minutes. Next add the fried turkey and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just warmed through. Finally add kasuri methi and cream and simmer for another 5 - 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turkey Tikka Masala is ready to be served.
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