Best 9 Turkey Kofte With Apple Raita And Spinach Recipes

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Turkey kofte with apple raita and spinach is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for any occasion. The juicy kofte, made with ground turkey, apples, and spices, is grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing apple raita and a side of spinach. This dish is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a great choice for those looking for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MULLIGATAWNY AND GREEN RAITA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

1 tablespoon EVOO
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, grated
2 medium onions, chopped
2 green apples, peeled and grated
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock
4 cups shredded Poached Chicken Breasts, recipe follows
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus a few more for garnish
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 limes
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
Plain or regular naan bread
Melted butter, for brushing
4 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (for all white meat) or 3 whole 4-pound chickens (for a mix of white and dark meat)
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
8 cloves garlic, smashed
4 large bay leaves
4 carrots, coarsely chopped
4 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 lemons, sliced
2 onions, quartered
Herb bundle of fresh parsley, rosemary and thyme tied with kitchen string
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat the EVOO in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and melt the butter into the oil. Add the garlic, onions, 1 apple and the ginger and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric and ground mustard and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the stock and simmer until thickened to the consistency of a light sauce, about 20 minutes. Stir in the chicken.
  • Put the remaining apple in a food processor with the yogurt, cilantro and mint. Pulse to combine. Add the cardamom and the juice of 1 lime and season with salt and pepper. Whizz to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To serve, prepare the rice according to the package directions. Cut the remaining lime into wedges. Heat a griddle or grill pan over medium-high heat and splash some water on it, then grill the naan and brush with melted butter. Ladle the mulligatawny into shallow bowls and top with the rice and a dollop of raita. Serve the naan and lime wedges on the side.
  • Put the chicken in a very large stockpot or divide between 2 pots if necessary. Add the peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, carrots, celery, lemons, onions and herb bundle and sprinkle with salt. Add enough water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook at a rolling simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the chicken from the liquid and let cool. Strain the stock. (You should have 5 to 6 quarts stock.) Remove the skin and bones from the chicken, and shred the meat using your hands or 2 forks.

PESHWARI BREAD RAITA



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This raita is thickened with yogurt-soaked white bread and flavored with nuts and raisins.

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon desiccated coconut (unsweetened finely shredded coconut)
1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
1 tablespoon finely chopped raisins
3 extra-thick slices white bread, cut into rounds with a biscuit cutter
14 ounces plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons caster sugar (superfine)
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds*
1 to 2 dried red chilies
10 curry leaves*

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together the coconut, pistachios and raisins until well combined.
  • Using a small, sharp knife, slice a deep pocket horizontally in the bread disks. Stuff each bread pocket with the nut and raisin mixture.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, and pinch of salt until smooth and well combined, adding more sugar and salt to taste if necessary.
  • Heat the oil in a small pan over a medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cook for 20 to 30 seconds, or until they start to pop. Caution: Keep the pan well away from your eyes and face. Be careful of the popping mustard seeds and splattering oil.
  • Add the dried chiles and curry leaves, and continue to cook for 20 to 30 seconds. Add the yogurt mixture, and stir well, until the mixture is well combined.
  • Place the stuffed bread disks into a large mixing bowl and pour the yogurt mixture over them. Give the bowl a shake to ensure that the yogurt mixture coats the bread disks, including the underside. Set the bowl aside for 30 minutes to soak, and then serve.

APPLEGURT



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Provided by Food Network

Time 23m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup granola or whole grain cereal (recommended: Grape Nuts)

Steps:

  • Mix together yogurt, applesauce and honey. Chill for 20 minutes. Top with granola.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calorie, Fat 2.4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9.3 grams

KOFTE BURGER WITH HARISSA AND YOGURT



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Provided by Alex McCoy

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound 80/20 ground beef
1/2 large yellow onion, small-diced
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon sumac
1/2 tablespoon cayenne
Salt and pepper
1 cup Greek yogurt
Zest and Juice of 1 small lemon
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 bunch dill, finely chopped
1/2 bunch mint, finely chopped
1 seedless cucumber, diced
Salt and pepper
4 burger buns
Harissa, for spreading
Small handful arugula
4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • For the kofte burger: With your hands, mix together the ground beef, onion, coriander, cumin, sumac, cayenne and some salt and pepper in large bowl. Divide the mixture into four 4-inch patties.
  • For the yogurt sauce: Mix the Greek yogurt, lemon zest and juice, garlic, cumin, cilantro, dill, mint and cucumber in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook burgers on a grill or in a skillet (recommended) to the desired doneness. Salt and pepper the burgers liberally and let rest for 5 minutes to ensure a juicy patty.
  • Split the burger buns and spread about 1 teaspoon harissa each of the cut-sides. Layer with a burger, arugula and parsley. Top with some yogurt sauce and chow down!

TURKEY & COURGETTE KOFTAS



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Use turkey thigh mince in this cheap weeknight treat flavoured with cumin, parsley and mint - perfect with salad and crème fraîche dip

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

500g pack turkey thigh mince
1 garlic clove , crushed
2 tsp ground cumin
zest and juice 1 lemon
140g courgettes , coarsely grated
½ pack flat-leaf parsley
½ pack mint , leaves only, finely chopped
85g half-fat crème fraîche
50g Greek yogurt
1 small cucumber , halved, deseeded and thickly sliced
4 carrots , grated
140g cherry tomatoes , halved
2 flour tortillas , each cut into 8 wedges
1 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water for 10 mins. In a bowl, combine the mince, garlic, cumin, lemon zest, courgettes, half the mint and parsley, and some seasoning. Using wet hands, divide the mixture into 8 and form into sausage shapes around the skewers. Chill for 20 mins.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the crème fraîche, yogurt, remaining mint, a squeeze of lemon juice, and some seasoning, then set aside. Toss the cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, remaining parsley and remaining lemon juice together in a bowl.
  • Heat the grill and line the rack with foil. Toast the tortilla pieces for 3 mins on each side or until crisp. Brush the koftas with the oil and grill for 14-16 mins, turning until browned. Serve the koftas with the salad, minty dip and tortilla crisps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

TURKEY KOFTA KABOBS



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My Persian neighbor introduced me to kofta about 20 years ago. His were made of beef and I never actually got his recipe but I'm pretty good at replicating flavors and these came pretty close...and of course using turkey instead of beef makes these a lot lighter.

Provided by Susan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 egg
¼ teaspoon chopped green chile pepper
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon chili powder
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, cilantro, egg, chile pepper, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and salt together in a large bowl; mix thoroughly.
  • Divide turkey mixture into twelve 1/4-cup portions, roll into log-shaped ovals, and place on a baking sheet.
  • Grill ovals over indirect heat on middle rack, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 40.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

APPLE RAITA



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Raita is an elemental Indian yogurt sauce, refreshing alongside a fiery curry or even as a sauce for a plain grilled fish. Simple to prepare, it is basically seasoned yogurt. Additions may be fresh herbs, toasted spices, ginger, garlic and nearly any vegetable or fruit imaginable, from cucumber or carrot to apple or banana.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     quick, condiments, dips and spreads

Time 15m

Yield About 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
1 small tart apple, peeled and coarsely grated
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 serrano chile, seeds removed, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon untoasted sesame oil or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together yogurt, apple, ginger, chile and salt.
  • Warm oil in a very small skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let seeds sizzle and pop, then stir in garlic and let sizzle without browning.
  • Carefully pour hot contents of skillet into yogurt and stir together. Let mixture sit for 5 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at cool room temperature. (May be prepared up to several hours in advance.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 93, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 175 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

LAMB KOFTAS WITH BEETROOT & APPLE RAITA



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Skewer patties of spicy lamb mince and serve with a vibrant pink yogurt sauce for an easy, freezable weeknight dinner

Provided by Katy Gilhooly

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 red onion , thinly sliced
juice 1 lemon , plus wedges to serve
800g lamb mince
4 tsp garam masala
200g natural yogurt
1 apple , grated
1 small beetroot , about 50g, peeled and grated
small bunch coriander
cooked rice or warmed wraps, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the grill to high. Toss the onion with half the lemon juice, plus some seasoning, and set aside.
  • Using your hands, mix the mince with 3 tsp of the garam masala and some seasoning. Divide the mix into 6, then roll each into a long thin sausage. Insert a skewer along the length of each kofta, then grill for 5 mins each side until cooked through. If using wooden skewers, soak them for 10 mins first.
  • Make the raita as the lamb cooks. Mix together the yogurt, apple, beetroot, the remaining garam masala, the lemon juice and some seasoning. Serve the koftas with the onions, raita, lemon wedges, coriander leaves and cooked rice or wraps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

HARISSA TURKEY KOFTA & CARROT PITTAS



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Flavour lean turkey mince with spicy North African flavours and pack into wholemeal pittas with garlicky yogurt dressing

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 10

500g pack turkey mince
1 heaped tbsp harissa
handful coriander , finely chopped
1 red onion , ½ grated, ½ thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp cumin seed
3 carrots , cut into thin matchsticks
4 tbsp Greek-style yogurt
1 garlic clove , crushed
4 wholemeal pitta breads , lightly toasted and cut in half

Steps:

  • Heat the grill. In a large bowl, mix the mince, harissa, coriander, grated onion and some seasoning. Shape into 4 large or 8 small koftas. Lay on a baking sheet and grill for 6-8 mins until cooked through, turning occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and toast for a min or so until aromatic. Tip in the carrots, season and sauté for 5 mins until just tender.
  • Mix the yogurt and garlic. Stuff the pitta halves with the koftas, carrots, onion slices and garlicky yogurt to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overwork the kofte mixture, or they will become tough.
  • Gently fry the kofte over medium heat to prevent them from burning.
  • Make sure the apple raita is well chilled before serving.
  • Serve the kofte with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tzatziki, hummus, or yogurt sauce.

Conclusion:

Turkey kofte with apple raita and spinach is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. The kofte are made with lean ground turkey, bulgur, and spices, and they are grilled to perfection. The apple raita is a refreshing and tangy sauce that is made with yogurt, cucumber, apple, and mint. The spinach is a healthy and flavorful side dish that is sautéed with garlic and olive oil. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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