Indian Spiced Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spices (Keema Alu)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
  
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 4 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
  
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  
• 4 teaspoons ground coriander
  
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
  
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  
• 1 pound lean ground turkey or ground beef
  
• ½ cup chopped lightly drained canned tomatoes
  
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  
• 12 ounces boiling potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
  
• 1 cup boiling water
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  

Directions

1. In a medium sized skillet brown the turkey or ground beef. Drain and set aside.
   
2. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, mustard, and ground red pepper. Stir to combine. Add the browned meat, canned tomatoes, and salt, stirring thoroughly to ensure spices coat meat; reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes.
   
3. Add the potatoes, water, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Uncover, add the red pepper flakes and increase the heat; cook until most of the liquid is evaporated. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Serves 4.   

Recipe adapted from Joy of Cooking

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