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Tandoori Turkey

Tandoori Turkey

An Indian twist to the classic Thanksgiving Turkey made with a tandoori marinade and as a bonus is keto friendly.
3.5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 3 hrs
Marination 1 d
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 24
Calories 303.2 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Prep Turkey and Marination

  • Defrost Turkey if frozen - Thaw time in refrigerator requires about 24 hours for every 5 pounds. Make sure to account for thaw time to marinate the turkey the night before.
  • Then in a bowl add 1 cup tandoori masala, 1/4 cup chili powder, 1/4 cup fenugreek leaves, 1/4 cup ginger paste, 1/4 cup garlic paste, 1/4 cup lime juice, 3/4 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tbsp salt. Set aside.
    Tandoori Turkey - marinade
  • Then take turkey and remove neck and giblets. Soak with 2 cups of vinegar. Then wash thoroughly with water.
  • Then take the turkey and cut gashes throughout to allow for tandoori masala marinade to soak in.
    tandoori turkey - gash
  • Rub the tandoori marinade set aside and rub into turkey.
    tandoori turkey - marinade rub
  • Then refrigerate overnight.

Baking Turkey

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Then pour 1 cup chicken broth into roasting pan.
    tandoori turkey - broth
  • Then place turkey on rack in roasting pan.
    tandoori turkey - rack
  • Bake in oven at 325°F. Baking time is dependent on turkey weight. See notes. Every 30 minutes brush marinade with 1 tbsp of butter.
    tandoori turkey - brush

Notes

Thawing Turkey
  • Thaw in refrigerator (Recommended) -  Allow approximately 24 hours for every 5 pounds of turkey. A 15-pound bird will take about 3 days to thaw completely
  • Thaw in cold water - Allow approximately 30 minutes for every pound of turkey. A 15-pound bird will take about 7½ to 8 hours to thaw completely.  Keep turkey in original package.  Change water every 30 minutes.
Turkey Cook Times (click here for USDA recommendations) 
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES (325 °F oven temperature) 
  • 8 to 12 lbs. — 2 3/4 to 3
  • 12 to 14 lbs. — 3 to 3 3/4
  • 14 to 18 lbs. — 3 3/4 to 4 1/4
  • 18 to 20 lbs. — 4 1/4 to 4 1/2
  • 20 to 24 lbs. — 4 1/2 to 5
Tandoori Masala
  • I use Shan Tandoori masala powder.  You can use any brand of tandoori masala.  These are available at any Indian grocery store and sometimes at Indian/Asian section at major grocery retailers.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5lbsCalories: 303.2kcalCarbohydrates: 4.1gProtein: 36.4gFat: 14.6gSaturated Fat: 4.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1907.7mgPotassium: 493.5mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 0.7gVitamin A: 887.6IUVitamin C: 1.6mgCalcium: 74.7mgIron: 2.6mgNet Carbs: 2.5g
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