Monday, August 27, 2012

Turkey , Vegetable & Wild Rice Curry


Prep time : 30 minutes ...Cook time : ... 45 minutes ... Makes 4 serving
1 -1/2 ..........................pounds skinned and boned turkey breast
1/4 ..............................cup all purpose flour
1 -1/2 ..........................teaspoons salt
1/4 ..............................teaspoon black pepper
3 .................................tablespoons vegetable oil
1 .................................large onion , chopped
2 ................................cloves garlic , minced
2................................ small stalks celery , chopped
1 ................................tablespoon curry powder
1 -3/4 ........................cups Rich Chicken Stock or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 ................................medium-size carrots , peeled and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
2 ................................cups cauliflower florets (about 1/2 medium-size cauliflower)
1 -3/4 .........................cups water
1 -1/4 ..........................cups wild rice
1) Cut turkey into 1-inch pieces . In a large self sealing plastic bag , mix flour , 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and pepper . Shake turkey , a few pices at a time , in the flour mixture to dredge .
2) In a large skillet witha tight-fitting lid over moderately high heat , heat oil 1 minute . Saute turkey in batches until lightly brown ... about 5 minutes per batch . Remove turkey to paper toweling to drain .
3) In the dripping , saute onion , garlic and celery , stirring occasionally , until soft ... about 5 minutes .
4) Add curry powder , stock , carrots , cauliflower and resertved turkey , reduce the heat to low and simmer , covered until cauliflower is just tender ... about 20 to 30 minutes .(NOTE) Flavor will be better if you cool curry , refrigerate overnight , then proceed about 1 hour before serving . The curry needs to be brought to serving temperature over low heat ... about 10 minutes .
5) In a 2-quart saucepan over high heat , bring water to a boil . Add remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and rice , reduce the heat to moderate and simmer covered until rice is tender ... about 15 minutes .
6) Transfer rice to a large heated serving bowl and pour curry over all .
Heart healthy , good for you , a one dish meal .

2 comments:

  1. I could have this with just one substitution..rice flour. It would be great..PIC

    ReplyDelete
  2. You can use chicken also ...glad to be of service ... more to come so get ready for September here and Maxy ... PIC

    ReplyDelete

Come on in , set awhile and have a cup of tea and cookies , as always you are welcome .