Yield: 4 Establishment: Restaurant   Ethnicity: Indian   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Preparation Method: Roast   Product Type: Turkey Thighs

Ingredients

3 Pounds TURKEY THIGHS

1/2 Teaspoon saffron strands

1 Tablespoon boiling water

2 Tablespoons chopped garlic

1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced

2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 Teaspoon chili powder

1-1/2 Teaspoons paprika

2 Teaspoons masala powder

1 Teaspoon salt

3 Tablespoons clarified butter or ghee

2 lemons, wedged

Cut small slits in the turkey thighs to allow the spices to penetrate. Place the turkey in a non-reactive bowl or baking pan and refrigerate while preparing the marinade. Steep the saffron in boiling water for 10 minutes. Then add garlic, ginger, lemon juice, chili powder, paprika, masala and salt; blend until smooth. Season the turkey pieces with the spice mixture, covering all surfaces, especially the slits. Cover and marinate, under refrigeration, for at least two hours. Roast the turkey on a rack at 350°F, basting periodically with clarified butter or ghee, until done, approximately 45-65 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges and accompanied by rice and naan.

Recipe Source: Recipe adapted from On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals, 1st ed. by Sarah R. Labensky and Alan M. Hause. © Prentice Hall, 1995.

Nutrition Facts Calories 440   Calories from Fat 250 % Daily Value* Total Fat 27g 42% Saturated Fat 11g 55% Cholesterol 155mg 52% Sodium 1570mg 65% Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 0g   Protein 40g   Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 10% Calcium 2% Iron 20% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4