Turkey and pumpkin azu

2 servings

20 minutes

Turkey with pumpkin is an exquisite dish of French cuisine that harmoniously combines tender meat and sweet pumpkin. Despite its name, it is inspired by Eastern spices, especially Indian curry, which gives the dish a rich and spicy flavor. A light heat from chili flakes and balanced saltiness make it layered and expressive. The pumpkin fried in oil becomes soft while the turkey remains juicy, creating the perfect texture. This dish is suitable for a cozy home dinner as well as for a festive table. It pairs especially well with light sides like rice or mashed potatoes and can be served with a glass of white wine to highlight the sweet-spicy notes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 169.8
• Proteins: 30.7g
• Fats: 1.8g
• Carbohydrates: 10.2g

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: 250 g
• Turkey fillet: 300 g
• Curry powder: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Chili pepper flakes: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the pumpkin into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 250 g

2. Heat oil in a pan with a pinch of coarse salt and chili flakes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Chili pepper flakes:  to taste

3. Send the pumpkin to the hot skillet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 250 g

4. Stir after 3 minutes.

5. Cut the turkey into cubes and send it to the pumpkin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Turkey fillet: 300 g

6. Add salt and reduce the heat to medium.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

7. Add pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

8. Add Indian curry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Curry powder: 1 teaspoon

9. Stir after 5 minutes.

10. Reduce the heat a little and cover with a lid. Cook for about 10 minutes.