A Ground Turkey Recipe Inspired by Aloo Keema
Brainstorming ideas for something that would use ground turkey, potatoes, and onions the other day, we were inspired by a classical Indian dish called “Aloo Keema”. It’s made with minced meat (most often chicken, beef, or lamb), potatoes, and Indian spices like garam masala and turmeric. Our ground turkey version was delightful, warmly spicy and satisfying. It made for great leftovers, too. Feel free to play around with the spices.
A Swap for Garam Masala
If I didn’t have garam masala in my pantry I would have used some curry powder and maybe a little cardamom. Not that that’s a substitution, it’s just that the idea is not to complicate things too much, but to work with what you have, and note that “curry” is broadly defined. Try not to crowd the meat (you may need to cook in batches). Cook the meat without stirring, until it begins to brown.
