Peanut and Dried Mango-Crusted Partridge with Curry Leaf and Tomato Quinoa

Roasted partridge marinated in spiced yogurt and peanuts served over aromatic quinoa seasoned with curry leaves and tomatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605 kcals 2420 kcals
Carbohydrates 37.2 grams 148.8 grams
Fat 34.2 grams 136.8 grams
Protein 37.1 grams 148.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
0.5
tsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
150
g
Meat
4
piece
Partridge
cut in half lengthways
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
3
tbsp
Peanuts
roasted unsalted, coarsely crushed
2
tbsp
Coriander Stems
finely chopped
20
piece
1.5
tsp
1
tbsp
Coriander
or basil, finely chopped
OilsFats
45
ml
Vegetable Oil
or corn oil
Vegetables
30
ml
Ginger And Garlic Paste
blended from 1cm piece of ginger and 1 garlic clove
2
piece
Green Chillies
fresh hot, finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
dried, broken into pieces
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Green Chilli
finely chopped
1
cm
Ginger
fresh root, finely chopped
2
piece
Tomatoes
coarsely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 200°C and set grill to high.
  • Whisk salt, vinegar, and ginger-garlic paste.
  • Coat partridge with the paste and marinate.
  • Toast cumin seeds in a hot pan until fragrant.
  • Crush cumin and mix with yogurt, mango, peanuts, green chillies, and oil.
  • Add coriander stems and lemon juice, then coat partridge with the mixture.
  • Thread meat onto skewers and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • Grill meat for 3 minutes, then remove and rest.
  • Soak quinoa for 15 minutes, then drain and rinse.
  • Simmer quinoa in 300ml salted water for 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil and fry red chilli and mustard seeds until they pop.
  • Add curry leaves, then sauté onions until golden-brown.
  • Stir in green chilli and ginger for one minute.
  • Add tomatoes, salt, and chilli powder then cook until moisture evaporates.
  • Mix in cooked quinoa and heat through.
  • Stir in sugar, herbs, and lemon juice.
  • Serve partridge halves on a bed of quinoa.