Baked turkey drumstick
Description
You can substitute walnuts with peanuts, and yogurt with low-fat sour cream. You can adjust the amount of spices to your taste, but keep in mind that Indian cuisine is very spicy! The drumsticks are delicious both hot and cold.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the drumsticks and remove the tough skin from the bone end. If desired, you can briefly blanch the drumsticks in salted boiling water for 5–7 minutes to speed up the cooking process.
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Step 2
In pulse mode, blend the onion, nuts, and celery stalks in a blender into coarse crumbs.
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Step 3
Melt the butter in a skillet and sauté the vegetable-nut mixture until a rich aroma develops and it turns lightly golden.
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Step 4
Add the garlic, ginger, and chili pepper blended in a blender. Mix and heat for a couple of minutes.
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Step 5
Add the spices, season with salt to taste, pour in hot water, and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
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Step 6
Then add yogurt to the sauce and heat for a few more minutes, stirring.
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Step 7
Place the drumsticks in a heatproof dish. Pour the sauce over the top, trying to cover the drumsticks completely. Cover the dish with foil.
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Step 8
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about an hour, until the meat is cooked through. Occasionally turn the drumsticks and baste them with sauce on all sides. About 10 minutes before the end of baking, remove the foil and brown the drumsticks.
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Step 9
Let the cooked shanks rest for about 10 minutes, then serve with hot pepper and lemon wedges, generously drizzled with sauce. If desired, serve with fluffy rice on the side.