Slide Meals

3-day slide meal plan · Protein: turkey thighs

Days: 3
Protein: turkey thighs
Budget:

$$$–
Difficulty:

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Explore the rich flavors of Kerala with turkey thighs and aromatic spices over three delicious days.

Slide Chain

• Day 1: Kerala Style Turkey Curry

• Day 2: Turkey and Potato Stew

• Day 3: Spicy Turkey Rice

• Combined Shopping List

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Day 1: Kerala Style Turkey Curry

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 4 turkey thighs

• 2 cans coconut milk

• 15 curry leaves

• 2 large onions, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 inch ginger, minced

• 2 green chilies, sliced

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

• 1 tbsp tamarind paste

• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat coconut oil in a large pot, add mustard seeds until they pop.

2. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies; sauté until onions are translucent.

3. Add turkey thighs, turmeric, and black pepper; cook until turkey is browned.

4. Pour in coconut milk and tamarind paste, simmer for 45 minutes until turkey is tender.

5. Serve with rice, reserving 2 thighs and some sauce for tomorrow.

Cook’s Notes:

Reserve two turkey thighs and some sauce for the next day.

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Day 2: Turkey and Potato Stew

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 reserved turkey thighs

• 1 reserved cup of sauce

• 1 can coconut milk

• 2 medium potatoes, diced

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 green chili, sliced

• 10 curry leaves

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat coconut oil in a pot, add onions, green chili, and curry leaves; sauté until onions are soft.

2. Add diced potatoes and sauté for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in reserved turkey thighs, sauce, and coconut milk; simmer until potatoes are tender.

4. Adjust seasoning with salt and serve hot.

Cook’s Notes:

Use the reserved turkey and sauce from the previous day.

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Day 3: Spicy Turkey Rice

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 reserved turkey thighs, shredded

• 1 cup rice

• 1 can coconut milk

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 2 green chilies, chopped

• 1 inch ginger, minced

• 10 curry leaves

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• Salt to taste

• Cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. Cook rice according to package instructions.

2. In a large pan, heat coconut oil, add onions, ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves; sauté until onions are golden.

3. Add shredded turkey and sauté for 3 minutes.

4. Mix in cooked rice and coconut milk, stir well, and season with salt.

5. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Cook’s Notes:

Shred the reserved turkey thighs and use them with the rice.

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Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

• turkey thighs — 6 thighs

• coconut milk — 3 cans

• curry leaves — 1 bunch

• black pepper — 1 small jar

• tamarind paste — 1 jar

• onion — 4 large

• garlic — 2 bulbs

• ginger — 1 piece (2 inches)

• rice — 3 cups

• green chilies — 6 chilies

• coconut oil — 1 bottle

• mustard seeds — 1 small jar

• cumin seeds — 1 small jar

• turmeric powder — 1 small jar

• salt — 1 box

• potatoes — 4 medium

• cilantro — 1 bunch

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Final Notes

Enjoy a flavorful journey through Kerala’s culinary landscape with this turkey thigh meal plan.