Best Turkey Biryani Recipes

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TURKEY BIRYANI



Turkey Biryani image

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

TURKEY BIRYANI



Turkey Biryani image

This is a recipe that I have found in 'Waitrose Seasons' free magazine (Christmas 05). It is a very good recipe for using leftovers, which is always useful with the Christmas turkey.

Provided by wizkid

Categories     Curries

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 tablespoons peanut oil
3 large onions, finely sliced
50 g shelled whole cashew nuts
25 g raisins
2 tablespoons curry paste
400 g cooked turkey or 400 g cooked chicken, cut into cubes
690 g chopped tomatoes or 690 g passata
250 g basmati rice
3 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 cinnamon stick, broken
6 black peppercorns
3 cloves
1 pinch saffron strand
3 -5 drops rose water

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.9, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 50.7, Sodium 134.5, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 11.1, Protein 26.1

TURKEY BIRYANI RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Turkey Biryani Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by lorik

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 package ground turkey, 16- to 20 ounces
2 tablespoon curry powder
Kosher salt
1 cup frozen peas
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
6 green cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
4 medium cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups lower-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup roasted cashews
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a heavy-duty 5-quart pot, heat 1 Tbs. of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, 1 Tbs. of the curry powder, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is lightly browned and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the peas, and set aside. Heat the remaining 2 Tbs. butter in the pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and 1/2 tsp. salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the rice and the remaining 1 Tbs. curry powder. Add the broth and raisins, and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat down to low, cover, and cook until the rice is just tender and the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Discard the cinnamon stick. Fold the turkey mixture, cashews, and cilantro into the rice, and cook just until the turkey and peas are warm. Season to taste with salt and serve. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 630; Fat (g): fat g 27; Fat Calories (kcal): 240; Saturated Fat (g): sat fat g 10; Protein (g): protein g 34; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 10; Carbohydrates (g): carbs g 67; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 4.5; Sodium (mg): sodium mg 420; Cholesterol (mg): cholesterol mg 100; Fiber (g): fiber g 5;

( 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

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