Sloppy Bombay Joes

Recipe courtesy Aarti Sequeira 2010
Show: Aarti Party Episode: My House

Photo: Sloppy Bombay Joes

TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 35 min
Prep: 35 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr
 
YIELD: 4 to 6 servings
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

SAUCE:
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
    TURKEY:
    • 3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • Small handful shelled pistachios, about 1/4 cup
    • Small handful raisins, about 1/4 cup
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1/2 large white onion, finely diced
    • 1 red bell pepper, seeds and membrane removed, finely diced
    • 1/2 serrano chile, seeds intact (don't chop it up unless you like things spicy!)
    • Kosher salt
    • 1 pound ground turkey
    • 1/2 teaspoon honey
    • 1/4 cup half-and-half
    • Small handful chopped fresh cilantro (soft stems included)
    • 4 to 6 hamburger buns
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    Directions

    Begin by making the sauce: Warm the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, until it shimmers. Add the ginger, garlic and serrano pepper. Saute until the ginger and garlic brown a little. Add the garam masala and paprika and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 15 minutes.

    Meanwhile for the turkey, in large skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of oil. When shimmering, add the pistachios and raisins. Cook until the raisins swell up and the pistachios toast slightly. Remove from the pan and set aside.

    Return the pan to medium heat, add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of oil, and warm until shimmering. Add the cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for about 10 seconds, or until some of the sizzling subsides. Stir in the onions and bell pepper; saute until softened and starting to brown. Add the serrano pepper. Saute for another couple of minutes, seasoning with a little salt. Stir in the turkey, breaking up the big lumps. Cook until opaque, about 5 minutes.
    Meanwhile, your sauce should be ready. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the turkey. Stir and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the mixture has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.

    Once the turkey is cooked and the sauce has thickened a little, remove the serrano pepper (unless you want to eat it whole, like my Dad does!). Add the honey, half-and-half, pistachios and raisins. Stir through and taste for seasoning. Before serving, garnish with fresh cilantro.

    Toast the buns, fill with the turkey mixture and serve. Eat (with your hands!) and enjoy!

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    • on January 31, 2013

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      This dish was so flavorful! When my husband walked in the house he was drooling because the place smelled amazing. I will absolutely be eating this again.

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    • on January 18, 2013

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      AMAZING. Best sloppy joe I've ever eaten. Omitted nuts only because I didn't have any & will do the same next time. Raisins are a wonderful, faintly sweet surprise in this warmly spiced dish. Spices are definitely not overwhelming and could be enjoyed by a sensitive palate.

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