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Tandoori Spice Roasted Turkey Drumstick with Turmeric Rice and Lime Yogurt Sauce

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2
Author: Katy Sparks

Ingredients

For the Turkey Drumstick

  • 1 large turkey drum, about 2 lbs
  • 3 Tbsp rendered fat or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp cayenne
  • 1 Tbsp garam masala
  • 1 cup whole milk plain yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger

Yogurt Sauce

  • ½ cup whole milk plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • zest and juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Turmeric Rice with Coconut Milk

  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1½ tsp turmeric
  • 8 oz coconut milk
  • 1¼ cup water
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

Turkey Drumstick Instructions

  • Make the Marinade: Heat the rendered fat or vegetable oil in a sauce pan and add the spices. Stir the spices over medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir the spices into the yogurt in a small bowl. Add lemon juice, garlic, ginger.
  • Deeply score the turkey drum- about ½ inch deep on both sides. Season the drum with salt and black pepper and then coat with the marinade. Marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours but no more than 6 hours.
  • Before roasting remove excess marinade from the drum and let it come to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Roast the drum on parchment or butcher paper lined sheet pan for about 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature is 160 degrees. If the drum is getting too dark, tent with foil about halfway through the cooking time.

Turmeric Rice Instructions

  • Saute the onion, garlic and ginger until soft. Add the rice, turmeric and salt. Toast lightly while stirring for 20 seconds. Add the coconut milk and water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover and steam for 15-18 minutes. Let stand off the heat for a couple of minutes then fluff with a fork.

Yogurt Sauce Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients and serve as a chilled topping.