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With Thanksgiving around the corner, I thought of posting my favorite turkey kebab recipe. A staple at our house and made at least once a week, what’s really nice about these kebabs is that they can be made ahead of time and frozen for a quick, tasty snack during the week. Served with home-made green chutney, they are the perfect choice for a more filling appetizer for parties. My mother-in-law first tried these delicious kebabs at a friend’s place and was struck by the simplicity of the recipe.
You can also wrap 2 or 3 kebabs in a soft tortilla, add a mixture of green chutney and yogurt and a few chopped onions (optional) and serve for dinner. You could make sliders (mini burgers) too and serve them with grilled onions and ketchup or a Russian dressing. For Russian dressing, simply mix half portion of mayonnaise and half portion of ketchup.
I like to use Jennie-o brand with 7% fat. You could use the absolute fat free but they turn out a little dry. The fat moistens them up a bit. A staple in my husband’s office “dabba” (lunch-box).
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 packet of Jennie-O turkey
- 1 potato, peeled, boiled and mashed
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 onion finely chopped, approximately 1 cup
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2-3 green chillies finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- salt for taste
- oil for frying
Method
Mix all ingredients in a big plate or bowl. Add salt to taste.
Heat oil in a pan. With your hands, lightly roll the mixture into 2 inch round balls or scoop the mixture in a 1 1/4 inch ice cream scoop for a more uniform look. This way they will also brown and cook evenly.
Scoop the kebab and shape into rounds in the palms of your hands and flatten them like a patti and put it a the hot oil.
Cook on medium heat on each side till cooked and browned. This will take 7-8 minutes per side.
Rotate the kebabs on the sides till fully cooked.
After frying remove on a paper towel.
With Tortilla: Heat the tortilla on the gas.
Put 3-4 kebabs in and add yogurt sauce. Roll and serve.
Green Yogurt Dressing:
1 tablespoon green chutney ( home made or store bought)
2 tablespoons yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix well with a spoon. Ready.
If you don’t have green chutney, simply beat 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt and add 1 teaspoon sugar, salt to taste, 1 teaspoon finely chopped cilantro and 1 green chilly. Mix, add to the tortilla and roll.
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Mmmhh, really scrumptious! I really love those rolls.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thank you. I am a big fan and follower of your blog.
It’s a time to make a trip at your place one day to catch a hold of those scrumptious Turkey Kebabs . Asmita I am a big fan of your’s and those wonderful recipes u share with us , I always appreciate you and you recipes . Do keep on sharing up your recipes at least will get some new ideas from you
CHEERS!!!!!!!!! ASMITA WITH LOTS OF LOVE
Hi Arpita,
That is so nice of you and I am feeling very encouraged by your love and appreciation.
Thanks again and keep visiting my blog. Love to hear from you.
These look yum! I make something similar with ground chicken, using eggs to bind instead of the potato. Am going to try your recipe the next time.
ps: love the pics
Hi Vidya,
Thank you, I loved your post today.
I do have a few slider recipes, but none with turkey. In reading the ingredients, this fusion of mexican and indian flavors does intrigue. I will need to try this. Thanks for sharing this creative dish.
Thanks you for visiting my blog, if you do try it, please let me know.
oh how i wish i could snip out a few pieces right off those pictures!
so yummy!
you’ve presented the whole thing so professionally
Thanks Sujatha
These kebabs are a big hit with my family and friends.You got to try it to believe it!.
My initial thoughts were to substitute “turkey” with “chicken” since I never tasted turkey before.Asmita pointed out that chicken will be dry and not as juicy and delicious as turkey …stil..I wasn’t convinced….she could see that and she smiled and said “just try it …” She was so right ..I tried with both of them and turkey kebabs really stood out.
When asmita shared this recipe with me a long time ago , I wasn’t so sure it will taste as good as I had at her place.But it did!!!.It tasted exactly the same…Her recipe is a tried and tested one.
Thanks Indu,
I miss having you over.
Perfect Thanksgiving meal!! What a nice twist on the kebabs
Loved these kebabs…
I am a complete kebab freak, you name it and I”ll have it without any question asked.
these look really good.
Perfect for parties and more….
Thank you.
Delicious n perfectly done..
Thanx for dropping by my space n ,leaving your sweet comments..
Erivum Puliyum
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I am bookmarking you for future reference.
Oh such a simple recipe, never tried potato in the mixture, I think I will try them tomorrow !
These are the yummiest kebabs! So proud of you Asmita!
Hi Nageen,
Thank you so much.
Have made these a couple of times and it’s been a big hit with guests.
Hi Persis,
Thank you so much.
Have you tried baking the sliders? If so, how did they turn out?
Hi shobha,
I haven’t baked the sliders. I prefer to fry them.
Asmita the kebabs are sooo yummy! Thanks for posting this recipe!
Hi Nilima,
Thanks so much for trying out the recipe. I am so glad you’ll enjoyed it. This is a hot favorite at my place too!They are just so easy to make and so delicious!