Recipe

Baked Turkey Tikka

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If you are looking for a delicious supper using very simple ingredients then this easy recipe is the one for you. The basics are turkey fillets, Greek yoghurt (or non dairy) and a commercially prepared Tikka paste. Enjoy with basmati rice and warm Indian breads. 

4
20 minutes + marination
40 minutes
180ºC

Ingredients

  • 750g turkey fillets
    - cut into chunks
  • Marinade
  • 4 tbsp thick Greek yoghurt
    - or non dairy alternative
  • 2 large dessertspoons of Indian Tikka paste
    - commercial product
  • Topping
  • 1 large red onion
    - sliced
  • 1-2 tbsp coconut oil
    - or rapeseed
  • Seasoning of black pepper and sea salt
  • Other
  • Serve with basmati rice and naan bread

Instructions

  • Prepare turkey fillets in marinade:
  • 01 Place Greek yoghurt into a bowl, add Tikka paste mix well. Add turkey pieces and coat well in spiced yoghurt. Leave to marinade minimum 20 minutes or longer.
  • To cook:
  • 02 Tip turkey yoghurt mixture into a oven proof pan or dish. Top with raw sliced onion, seasoning and tablespoons of coconut oil.
  • Bake:
  • 03 Place in the oven and bake until all is well cooked.
  • Serve:
  • 04 Take to the table in the serving dish or or oven proof pan with a bowl of freshly cooked basmati rice and Indian breads.

Notes

This recipe also works well using chicken breasts, and the longer you leave to marinade the better.

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