Ground Turkey, Sweet Potato and Pea Curry

Name: Ground Turkey, Sweet Potato and Pea Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 tbsp ghee; 2 small onions; 4 serrano peppers; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp cinnamon; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 tbsp ginger; 1 lb lean ground turkey; 2.5 cup sweet potatoes; 1 can coconut milk (14 1/2 ounce); 0.5 cup water; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp palm sugar; 5 oz frozen peas; 0.5 tsp garam masala

Turkey, serrano peppers and potatoes simmered on the stove and spiced with turmeric and cinnamon for a South Asian curry.

45 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a large saucepan, heat the ghee/oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onion, pepper and garlic for 3-5 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
5 min
2
Add the salt, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, chili powder, & ginger and combine well. Saute for 1 minute.
1 min
3
Add the ground turkey & stir well. Cook until meat is browned (about 3-5 minutes). Add the sweet potato, coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, tomato paste and sugar. Stir well & bring to a boil, then lower heat & simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are cooked through. Add the other 1/2 cup water if too much liquid gets cooked off to your liking.
4
Add the peas and garam masala, and cook just a bit more until the peas are warm. Add salt & pepper if desired; serve.