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.
1
Cut the pumpkin into cubes.
- Pumpkin: 250 g
2
Heat oil in a pan with a pinch of coarse salt and chili flakes.
- Salt: to taste
- Chili flakes: to taste
3
Send the pumpkin to the hot skillet.
- Pumpkin: 250 g
4
Stir after 3 minutes.
5
Cut the turkey into cubes and send it to the pumpkin.
- Turkey fillet: 300 g
6
Add salt and reduce the heat to medium.
- Salt: to taste
7
Add pepper.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
8
Add Indian curry.
- 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.
