Ingredients
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4 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 onion, finely chopped
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon garam masala
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 lb roasted turkey, chopped into 1/2in pieces
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1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Fry for 6-7 minutes till the onion is lightly browned.
- In a small bowl, mix the tomato puree with the remaining oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala and salt to form a thick paste. Tip the paste into the onion mixture and fry for half a minute.
- Stir in the turkey pieces and cook for 1 minute.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of hot water from the kettle and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Mix in the ginger (if using) and the lemon juice.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with plain basmati rice, bread and a salad of crisp lettuce.