Ingredients:
400g of basmati rice
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves
2 bay leaves
1 star anise
1” piece of cinnamon stick
1 tsp cumin seeds
4 medium size onions
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 green chilli minced
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp aromatic garam masala
4-6 medium size tomatoes
200ml of coconut milk
Salt to taste
2 tbsp coriander leaves
Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan, add cloves, bay leaves, star anise, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds.
2. As spices crackle in heat, add sliced onion and add a pinch of salt, sauté until golden brown in colour.
3. Stir-in ginger, garlic and chilli, sauté for 2 minutes or until cooked. Add turmeric, coriander, black pepper and garam masala powders and sauté for 1 minute and add tomatoes.
4. While stirring, bring to simmer and cook for further 2-3 minutes and then add coconut milk and simmer for further 2-3 minutes. Check for seasoning.
5. When ready to serve, stir in turkey into the sauce and heat for a minute and add rice and mix lightly with a rice fork. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with cucumber raita.
