Grobe Recipes

Curried Turkey Thighs

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless turkey thigh meat, cubed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 6 cloves minced garlic
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (cayenne or similar) Adjust to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1-1/2 cup broth
• 1 package dried apricots (6.5 oz)
• 1 chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tsp table salt
• Cilantro for garnish if desired

Optional to thicken:

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoon water

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In a 4-qyart dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey cubes and cook 3-5 minutes until browned. 
3. Remove turkey from dutch oven and lower heat to medium. 
4. Saute garlic and onion for 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon water or broth if pan dries out. Add all seasonings, mixing well. 
5. Pour in broth, stirring constantly. Heat to boiling, then return turkey to pan.
6. Cover and put in oven for approximately 1 hour, until turkey is tender. 
7. Add apricots, pepper and salt. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes
8. Garnish with cilantro or parsley and serve. 

Optional: If you think the sauce is too thin, mix together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add to turkey mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened.