Turkey Tandoori Kebabs

4 servings

45 minutes

Turkey tanduri skewers are a harmony of Eastern spices and tender meat in one dish. Originating from Indian cuisine, this marinating method using yogurt and aromatic spices gives turkey amazing softness and rich flavor. Ginger, garlic, coriander, and cumin create a spicy, slightly smoky aroma, while paprika and chili add a mild zest. Grilled on skewers, these skewers are perfect for a light dinner or friendly gathering. They pair beautifully with fresh vegetables and yogurt sauces, creating an ideal dish for lovers of vibrant flavors. Infused with spices and baked to a golden crust, these skewers offer an unforgettable gastronomic journey.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 182.7
• Proteins: 27.2g
• Fats: 3.5g
• Carbohydrates: 11.4g

Ingredients

• Turkey fillet: 500 g
• Yogurt: 120 g
• Ginger root: 1 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Chili pepper: to taste
• Melted butter: 2 g
• Coriander seeds: 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds (jeera): 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Paprika: 2 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the turkey fillet into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Turkey fillet: 500 g

2. Chop the garlic, ginger, and chili, and put them in a blender or mortar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Ginger root: 1 piece
   • Chili pepper:  to taste

3. Toast coriander and cumin seeds in a dry, heated pan over low heat for 2 minutes, shaking occasionally.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coriander seeds: 1 tablespoon
   • Cumin seeds (jeera): 1 tablespoon

4. Add the roasted seeds to a blender or mortar, add paprika and chili (optional), and grind everything together into a paste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paprika: 2 teaspoons
   • Chili pepper:  to taste

5. Add yogurt and softened butter to the prepared paste, and mix into a homogeneous paste using a mixer or food processor. It's important to achieve a completely uniform paste consistency for the marinade. This can be done with a mortar, as Thais manage it, but it requires patience. I recommend a food processor or blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yogurt: 120 g
   • Melted butter: 2 g

6. Place the turkey fillet in a plastic container and pour the marinade over it. Close the lid and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Turkey fillet: 500 g

7. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

8. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent them from burning.

9. Skewer the turkey on them, place the wooden skewers in a baking dish so that the meat is inside and the juices flow into it, and put it in a preheated oven for 20-30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Turkey fillet: 500 g

10. We check by piercing the meat from the side and see what flows out - broth or juice.