CURRIED TURKEY TURNOVERS

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I got this YEARS ago from a magazine running a 5 meals in 5 hours article. I LOVE this dish. I think it was the first time I'd ever had curry and I've been hooked ever since.

Provided by TheDiva1959

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 2 turnovers

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground turkey
2 green onions, sliced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 unbaked pie crusts
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
8 ounces plain yogurt or 8 ounces sour cream
chutney (optional)

Steps:

  • If turkey is frozen, let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  • For filling, in a 10-inch skillet cook turkey and onion till turkey is brown.
  • Drain off any fat.
  • Stir in the green pepper, carrot, raisins, curry powder, salt cumin and pepper, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • If necessary, remove cover and cook over high heat 3 to 4 minutes or till liquid is evaporated.
  • Spoon filling into a bowl and let cool.
  • Let frozen pie crusts stand at room temperature while the filling cools.
  • To assemble turnovers, unfold/unroll/roll-out pie crusts; sprinkle with flour.
  • Place crusts, floured side down, on a baking sheet.
  • Spread half of the filling over half of each crust, leaving a 1-inch edge along the outside.
  • Moisten edge with water.
  • Gently lift and fold other half of pie crust over filling.
  • Seal and flute edges.
  • Wrap each turnover separately in foil; seal, label, and freeze.
  • SERVE IMMEDIATELY: Brush turnovers with beaten egg.
  • Cut slits in dough to let steam escape.
  • Bake in a 375°F oven about 25 minutes or till golden brown and heated through.
  • Serve as above with yogurt, sour cream and/or chutney.
  • If frozen plan to cook for 40 to 45.

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