Turkey Pulao Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
Main IngredientInterest Group, ,

Ingredients

 Long grain rice2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs) (basmati rice)
 Basmati rice2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs)
 Ground turkey meat1 Pound, minced
 Minced turkey meat/Ground turkey meat1 Pound (o.5 kilogram)
 Onions1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped
 Green peas1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Green chillies4 , slit lengthwise
 Green chillies4
 Paste1 Teaspoon
 Ginger garlic paste1 Teaspoon
 Coriander powder/Dhaniya1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Garam masala powder1 Teaspoon
 Turmeric powder3 Pinch
 Black pepper powder1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Lemon juice1 Large
 Lemon1 Large, juiced
 Chilly To Taste
 Salt To Taste
 Bay leaves4
 Chili powder To Taste
 Cloves6
 Cinnamon sticks4 Medium
 Green cardamoms3 , crushed
 Clarified butter1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1252 Calories from Fat 199

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22 g34.2%

Saturated Fat 6.4 g31.8%

Trans Fat 0.6 g

Cholesterol 182.5 mg60.8%

Sodium 422 mg17.6%

Total Carbohydrates 200 g66.5%

Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.8%

Sugars 3.9 g

Protein 58 g116.5%

Vitamin A 11.7% Vitamin C 137.7%

Calcium 15.5% Iron 37.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Wash Basmati Rice and keep aside. Heat 1 tsp ghee is a small skillet. Add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon sticks, green cardamoms and saute for a few seconds and add this to the Rice. Add 4 cups water and allow it to soak for 30 minutes.

Cook Rice either on stove or rice cooker.

While the Rice is cooking, heat 3 tbs oil in a deep dish. Add onions and slit green chillies and saute until onions are well-fried/turn brownish. Add minced turkey meat and mix well.

Add ginger-garlic paste, dhaniya powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, salt and chilly powder. Mix well.

Add Green Peas. Cover with lid and cook for 5-7 minutes/until the meat has cooked thoroughly/browned well.

Remove lid and continue cooking until the water begins to evaporate. Add black pepper powder and squeeze the juice of 1 large lemon. Add Cooked Rice and Mix until the meat blends completely with the Rice.

Serve Hot with Raita/Plain Yogurt.

Comments

Sunitha Neelakantan profile page

Sunitha Neelakantan says :

Thank you Snigdha.. shall try & let u know... :)
Posted on: 27 September 2008 - 2:19am
Snigdha profile page

Snigdha says :

Hi Sunita. I am glad you wish to try cooking turkey. Initially I was apprehensive about it but once I started cooking it, I have realized its subtle flavor and added my own twists suitable to the Indian palate. I use Minced Turkey (Jennie.O Brand - either low fat or 7% fat) easily available in the Meat Section of most Convenience Stores like Target, Krogers, Albertsons, King Soopers. I would not suggest using smoked turkey or even turkey slices which are most suitable/appropriate for sandwiches. Hope you enjoy the Turkey Pulao.
Posted on: 22 September 2008 - 11:43am
Sunitha Neelakantan profile page

Sunitha Neelakantan says :

Hi... i have not cooked turkey at home so far... but seeing ur "Yummy recipes" sounds interesting & wish to try out ..... Can u suggest me which one to buy from the stores to try out ur recipes and as well as for indian style of cooking 'coz i found different types of turkey like smoked, hams, sausages & so on.....
Posted on: 20 September 2008 - 4:01pm
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