Tandoori Turkey Recipe

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Tandoori Turkey
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  1. For tandoori masala: Toast spices in a skillet over medium heat, swirling often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool. Working in batches, finely grind mixture in a spice mill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  2. For garam masala: Toast spices in a skillet over medium heat, swirling often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool. Working in batches, finely grind mixture in a spice mill. Sift through a medium-mesh strainer into a small bowl; stir to combine. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  3. For turkey: Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Rub inside and out with salt; transfer to roasting bag. Stuff turkey with cardamom pods and cumin seeds, then onion, celery, and garlic.
  4. For marinade: Purée all ingredients in a blender. Pour marinade into roasting bag. Smear all over turkey. Tie bag and arrange turkey, breast side down, in a large heavy roasting pan. Refrigerate overnight.
  5. Let turkey stand in bag at room temperature for 1 hour. Turn breast side up. Create steam holes in bag if required by manufacturer's instructions.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast turkey for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh (puncturing bag with thermometer) registers 160°, about 1 1/2 hours longer. Cut top of bag open, being careful of steam and juices, and pull back over turkey. Roast turkey until breast is deeply browned but not burned and a thermometer inserted into thigh registers 165°F, 15-30 minutes longer.
  7. Transfer to a platter. Let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
  8. Meanwhile, strain juices into a large saucepan. Spoon fat from surface. Simmer over medium heat until sauce is reduced to 3 1/2 cups, about 20 minutes.
  9. Carve turkey. Serve with accompanying gravy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 8965.35 Kcal (37536 kJ)
Calories from fat 3273.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 363.7g 560%
Cholesterol 4326.83mg 1442%
Sodium 7939.35mg 331%
Potassium 15042.91mg 320%
Total Carbs 102.9g 34%
Sugars 58.33g 233%
Dietary Fiber 8.01g 32%
Protein 1338.12g 2676%
Vitamin C 8mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 64.1mg 356%
Calcium 1082.2mg 108%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.97 Kcal (557 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.39g 560%
Cholesterol 64.17mg 1442%
Sodium 117.75mg 331%
Potassium 223.11mg 320%
Total Carbs 1.53g 34%
Sugars 0.87g 233%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 32%
Protein 19.85g 2676%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 13%
Iron 1mg 356%
Calcium 16.1mg 108%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 208.8
    Points
  • 226
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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