*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Tandoori Turkey Kabobs

Recipe By     : Unknown Cooking Magazine
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : All Newly Typed Not Shared       Bbq/Grill
                Poultry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      teaspoon      ground cumin
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cinnamon
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cloves
                        Raita
   2      small         cloves garlic -- minced
   1      small         jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced -- optional
   1      Tablespoon    minced or grated fresh ginger
   1                    turkey breast tenderloin (1--1 1/4 pound) -- 3/4"
cubes
   2      Tablespoons   vegetable oil
   4                    pita breads halved -- optional

Combine cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and cloves in smal bowl;
reserve 1/2 tespoon cumin mixture for Raita.  Prepare Raita.  Add garlic,
jalapeno pepper and ginger to remaining cumin mixture in bowl.  Place turkey
in large bowl; drizzle with oil and toss to coat.  Sprinkle cumin mixture
over turkey; toss to coat.  Thread turkey onto metal or wooden skewers.
 (Soak wooden skewers in hot water 30 minutes to prevent burning.)  Lightly
oil hot grid to prevent sticking.  Grill turkey on covered grill over
medium-hot heat 7-12 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, turning once.
 Serve in pita breads, if desired, with Raita.



Raita:

1 cup plain low fat yogurt
3/4 cup finely diced, seeded peeled cucumber
1 1/2 Tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 to 3 teaspoons honey

Combine all ingredients plus reserved 1/2 teaspoon cumin mixture from
Tandoori Turkey Kabobs in small bowl.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to
serve.  Makes 1 1/2 cups.

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