Leftover Turkey Biryani With Red Onion And Cilantro Recipes

Steps:

• Add the oil to a large flameproof casserole dish and set it over a medium heat.
• Add the carrots and onions, and cook for 5-6 minutes until the onions are softened.
• Add the rice, pour over the stock, then add the turkey.
• Stir in the curry paste and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat then cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
• Stir in the cilantro, then divide between serving bowls.
• Serve with poppadoms and mango chutney.

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish.
• Add one thrid of the onions and fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to brown.
• Add the cashew nuts and fry for a further 2-3 minutes.
• Remove the onions and nuts with a slotted spoon, mix withthe raisins and leave until required.
• Lower the heat add a further 1 tbs oil and cook the remaining onions with the curry paste in the pan, covered, for about 10 minutes, until the onions are very soft.
• Add the turkey and stir-fry for a further 2-3 minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer, covered for 15 minutes.
• Wash the rice in a sieve until the water runs clear and drain thoroughly.
• Heat the remaining oil in a wide saucepan with a lid, add the spices, except for the saffron and cook for a few seconds.
• Add the washed rice and stir-fry for 3 - 4 minutes.
• Add 600 ml of boiling water, seasons, and return to the boil.
• Stir very briefly, then cover and simmer over a moderate heat for 10-12 minutes, until all the water is absorbed.
• steep the saffron in the rose water with 1 tbsp hot water.
• Take the turkey off the heat and sason to taste.
• Scatter one third of the fried onion mixture over the turkey, then top with half the rice.
• Scatter half of the remaining onions on the top with half of the saffron and rose water.
• Repeat with the remaining rice, onions, saffron and rose water.
• Cover the pan with a tightly fitting lid and cook over a very gentle heat for 10 minutes.
• Alternatively, place in a hot oven at 200 degrees centigrade (gas mark 6) for 6 - 10 minutes.
• Serve with roughly chopped fresh coriander.

Steps:

• Season turkey legs with salt and roast for 45 minutes at 375 degrees. Let cool, remove skin and bones, then chop meat into rough 1-inch pieces. (If using leftover turkey, simply chop the cooked meat.)
• In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric and cayenne, plus 1 teaspoon salt. Add the turkey meat, mix well, and let marinate in mixture for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, wash and rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear. Soak rice in cold water 20 minutes, then drain in a colander.
• Melt 4 tablespoons ghee over medium-high heat in a wide, heavy-bottomed ovenproof Dutch oven. In batches, fry the onions until crisp and brown, about 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and salt lightly. Return half the onions to the pot and reserve the other half.
• When onions begin to sizzle, add the turkey mixture, stirring well to coat, and let fry lightly for 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to combine, then add 1 cup broth and bring to a simmer. Cook 2 minutes, then add 3 cups broth and bring to a gentle boil. Taste broth; it should be well salted and highly seasoned. Add the peppercorns, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Add drained rice to pot and stir. Adjust heat to a brisk simmer and cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and the surface of the rice looks dry. Top with reserved fried onions. Cover tightly and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes. (The biryani may be cooked to this point several hours ahead and reheated.)
• In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons ghee over medium-high heat. When ghee is hot, add raisins and lightly fry for about 1 minute, until heated through and puffed a bit. Using a slotted spoon, remove to a small bowl. In the remaining ghee, fry cashews until barely golden, about 2 minutes. Remove and combine with raisins. Sprinkle with salt.
• Pile the biryani on a large platter. Top with raisins and cashews. Garnish with hard-cooked eggs if desired and shower with cilantro. Serve with yogurt sauce.