Ground Turkey with Hyderabadi Seasonings Recipe

Name: Ground Turkey with Hyderabadi Seasonings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 2 dried hot red chilies; 10 fresh curry leaves, or 5 fresh basil leaves, torn up; 1/2 cup finely chopped onions; 2 cloves garlic, crushed in a garlic press; 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 pound ground turkey, dark and light meat combined; 1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds; 4 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen and defrosted; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
2 dried hot red chilies
10 fresh curry leaves, or 5 fresh basil leaves, torn up
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, crushed in a garlic press
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 pound ground turkey, dark and light meat combined
1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds
1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
4 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen and defrosted
1 teaspoon salt

1
Pour the oil into a frying pan and set over medium-high heat.
2
When hot, put in the mustard seeds, the cumin seeds, and the red chilies.
3
As soon as the mustard seeds begin to pop, a matter of seconds, add the curry leaves and the onions.
4
Stir and fry until the onion pieces turn brown at the edges.
5
Add the garlic and ginger.
6
Stir for half a minute.
7
Add the ground turkey.
8
Turn heat to medium.
9
Stir as you break up all the lumps in the meat.
10
Add the coriander, cumin, yogurt, and 1/2 cup water.
11
Stir and bring to a boil.
12
Cover, turn heat to low, and cook 35 minutes.
13
Add the peas, salt, and 1/4 cup water.
14
Stir to mix.
15
Cover and cook another 710 minutes.

431

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil, 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds, 2 dried hot red chilies, and more.

Yes, Ground Turkey with Hyderabadi Seasonings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ground Turkey with Hyderabadi Seasonings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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