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Indian Turkey Cookies

A slow-braised take on Turkey Cookies, built on tamarind and jaggery and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 33 min and easily enough for 4 people.

4.9 from 1,857 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Indian Turkey Cookies
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tamarind and jaggery elements, and pat the turkey dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the turkey. Reduce the glaze until sticky, then turn to coat everything in a glossy lacquer.

Stir in the tinned coconut milk and the rest of the tamarind and jaggery flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the asparagus along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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