Christmas Feast Recipe
A special feast featuring a whole turkey leg cooked in Indian style.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Marinate the Turkey
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well to create a marinade. Add the turkey leg and coat it thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare for Cooking
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the marinated turkey leg from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- 3
Cook the Turkey Leg
In an oven-safe dish, add oil and place the marinated turkey leg. Pour water into the dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours. After 1.5 hours, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, basting occasionally with the juices.
- 4
Garnish and Serve
Once cooked, remove the turkey leg from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
