These are Low carb turkey drumsticks, which are juicy and have incredibly flavorful charred spots.
This is a sponsored post with Turkey Farmers of Canada. All ideas and opinions are my own.
PROTEIN:
Most of the world is embracing fitness and healthy living, and turkey is an amazing protein for everyone doing so. It’s lean, versatile and can be flexed into all of your favourite dishes
THINK TURKEY:
I have partnered with Canadian Turkey to make some amazing dishes this year. I love the fact that when you eat Canadian turkey, you’re supporting Canadian turkey farmers. Creating delicious food and supporting our local communities is a great way to live our life.
Turkey takes on flavors well across all cuisines – whether you’re cooking Mexican, Indian, Moroccan, Thai and more, there’s a place for turkey on your plate. That’s why I chose turkey for this popular Indian recipe. This dish going amazingly well with simple jasmine rice and chickpeas or whatever accompaniments you prefer!
COOKING TURKEY:
I have mentioned this in my other turkey recipe as well but felt this might be useful.
I have had questions on cooking turkey and when it is done. The best way is to use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey, without touching the bone
A whole unstuffed turkey is cooked at 170F (77C)
Ground turkey (Burgers, cutlets, meatballs, sausages) at 165F
Cuts (thigh, wings, and breast legs) at 165F again.
MASALA
I usually remove the turkey skin and create deep cuts in the meat before marinating for this and that way the masala flavors get locked in. I marinate my turkey for an hour up to overnight.
I have seen people use food coloring to get Indian style orange hue drumsticks like tandoori style from restaurants however I don’t like using coloring in my recipes much, so I used only powdered kashmiri red chillies.
OTHER FAVORITE TURKEY RECIPES
- -½ cup Plain yogurt (try to use 2% fat at least)
- 3 cloves Garlic, chopped finely
- -1-inch Ginger, chopped finely
- 1.5 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Black Pepper powder
- 1 tbsp Mint leaves, chopped finely
- 1 tbsp Coriander leaves, chopped finely
- 1 tbsp Cumin powder
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- -3 Turkey Drumsticks (750 grams)
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- To Garnish
- 1 tsp Coriander leaves, chopped finely
- Whisk together all ingredients except for turkey in a large bowl. Add turkey and rub the marinade all over to coat. Cover at room temperature and set aside from 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Oil a wire cooling rack and place on top of baking sheet.
- Bake: Arrange turkey on rack and bake for about 25 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. Turn on broiler and broil until charred in spots. I broiled for two minutes each side. At this step watch it closely. ***Ensure internal temperature of the drumsticks has reached 165F.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and Serve it hot. ☺
