Best Leftover Turkey Biryani With Red Onion And Cilantro Recipes

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LEFTOVER ROAST TURKEY BIRYANI



Leftover Roast Turkey Biryani image

This leftover roast turkey biryani is a quick, quick easy and delicious one pot meal for all the family to enjoy after Christmas or Thanksgiving to use up the leftover roast turkey. Recipe includes instructions for Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker as well as detailed notes on ingredient substitutions and additions as well as WeightWatchers Points.

Provided by Helen Best-Shaw

Categories     Main

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tbs vegetable oil
1 onion ((finely chopped))
1 clove garlic ((chopped))
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp paprika ((or mild chilli))
4 cardamom pods
300 g leftover roast turkey, ((cut into chunks))
300 g basmati rice
1/2 cup frozen sweet corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
550 ml turkey or chicken stock
2 tbs cranberry sauce
1 handful baby spinach leaves
lemon slices
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / GM4.
  • Pour the oil into a flame proof casserole dish and fry the onion for a few minutes. ,
  • Add the garlic and spices and cook for a further few minutes until the onion is soft.
  • Stir in the turkey and rice into the onions and spices. Stir well to coat the turkey with spices. Pour in the stock.
  • Cook in the oven for 25 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the stock. Stir through the cranberry sauce, spinach, peas and corn and add a little water if the rice is slightly chalky to bite. Return to the oven for a further 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon.
  • Use the sauté function to cook the onion, garlic and spice as above
  • Add the rice and an equal volume of stock stir in the turkey, and set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for three minutes.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for eighteen minutes with the keep warm setting.
  • Add in the defrosted peas and corn, with the spinach and cranberry sauce, stir, replace the lid and leave on warm for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 servings, Calories 484 kcal, Carbohydrate 83 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 1106 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g

TURKEY BIRYANI



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Biryani is a natural choice for Thanksgiving leftovers. With broth made from the turkey carcass and a pile of leg meat (use the white meat for sandwiches), all that is necessary is a handful of spices and some good basmati rice. If you don't have leftovers, the recipe here can be prepared with fresh turkey legs. You can make it completely vegetarian if you wish, using roasted squash, potatoes or cauliflower, and adding legumes or green peas.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 turkey legs, about 3 1/2 pounds (or 1 1/2 pounds leftover roasted turkey meat, preferably leg and wing)
Kosher salt
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon grated garlic
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups best-quality basmati rice
6 tablespoons ghee, clarified butter or vegetable oil
2 large onions, sliced in 1/8 inch half-moons
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cups turkey or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
6 cloves
6 cardamom pods
1 2-inch stick cinnamon
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup raw cashews
4 hard-cooked eggs, shelled, optional
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems
Yogurt sauce (see recipe)

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 915, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1403 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

( LEFTOVER ) TURKEY BIRYANI WITH RED ONION AND CILANTRO



( Leftover ) Turkey Biryani With Red Onion and Cilantro image

This hot biryani is ideal for using up roast turkey or chicken, left over from the big day. This recipe works equally well with fresh turkey. Dice 1lb fresh turkey breasts and saute with the red onion and carrot for 4-5 minutes. Continue to cook with the rice until the turkey is thoroughly cooked through.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons sunflower oil
4 carrots, diced
2 red onions, sliced
1 lb basmati rice
4 1/2 cups hot chicken stock
1 lb turkey, cooked, skinless, diced
2 tablespoons hot madras curry paste
1 tablespoon cilantro, roughly chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.9, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 688.5, Carbohydrate 67, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 25.9

TURKEY BURRITOS WITH SALSA AND CILANTRO



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Categories     Cheese     Poultry     turkey     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Dinner     Lunch     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, sliced
2 bell peppers (preferably 1 red and 1 yellow), seeded, sliced
4 cups diced leftover cooked turkey meat
3/4 cup purchased fresh fire-roasted salsa
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 8-ounce package grated Mexican 4-cheese blend (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 burrito-size flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until tender and golden, about 15 minutes. Add turkey, salsa, and cumin; stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese and cilantro; season generously with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
  • Working with 1 tortilla at a time, heat tortilla directly over medium-high gas flame (or in dry skillet over medium-high heat) until warm, softened, and browned in spots, about 30 seconds per side. Place tortilla on work surface. Spoon 1 cup warm turkey mixture along center of tortilla; fold sides in over filling, then roll up tortilla to enclose filling. Place burrito seam side down on baking sheet, and place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

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