Turkey Leg Roast-Indian Way

Turkey Leg Roast

Turkey is something which we will try only on special occasions.It's much more healthier and less fattening than the chicken.Even though I  planned to buy turkey a lot of times before, it's actually today, that I got a chance for it.As I was cooking and trying the turkey for the very first time, it was kinda exciting!!!

Recipe:
Servings:2
Ingredients for marinating:

• 2 Turkey legs
• Salt as needed or (1-1 1/2tsp)
• Lemon juice(1-2tbsp)
• Chilly Powder(2tsp)
• Turmeric Powder(1/4tsp)
• Coriander Powder(1tsp)
• Ginger Garlic Paste(1tsp)
• Garam Masala (Home Made 1/2tsp)Note: To make home made garam masala, grind coarsely fennel seeds(1/2tsp), cardamom(4 nos), clove(4 nos), and cinnamon sticks(1 piece) together.

Other Ingredients:

• Black Pepper Powder:(1/2tsp)
• Cooking oil(1-2tsp)

Method:

1. First wash the turkey legs and pat them dry.Poke the turkey legs with the fork.Meanwhile, mix the above ingredients for marinating.After that marinate the turkey legs with the mixture.Marinate the turkey legs for 30minutes-1hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees(175 degree Celsius).Place the marinated turkey legs in the oven safe pan and bake them for 2 hours.Brush some oil onto turkey legs while cooking.After the legs turn golden brown or after 2 hours take them out.
3. Place iron skillet on the stove top until it gets hot.Add a tsp of  cooking oil to it.Then, place the turkey legs into the skillet and turn them over occasionally, till both sides become brown.While roasting, sprinkle some black pepper on both sides.