Bombay-Style Sloppy Joe Sandwich

Ingredients:

Sandwiches

• 450 g of ground turkey
• 3-4 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• A small handful (about 1/4 cup) of raisins
• A small handful (about 1/4 cup) of shelled pistachios
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 large white onion, finely diced
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 serrano pepper (don't cut it unless you want a spicy filling!)
• 0.5 tsp honey
• 1/4 cup light cream
• A small handful of fresh cilantro (including the soft stems)
• 4 sesame buns

Sauce

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp. chopped peeled ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• Half a serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 1 can (425 g) of tomato sauce

Preparation:

1. Prepare the sauceIn a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and chili pepper and cook until the ginger and garlic are lightly browned, about 1 minute. garam masala Add the paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomato sauce and 1 cup of water, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the sandwiches.Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the raisins and pistachios and cook, stirring occasionally, until the raisins have plumped up and the pistachios are lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Remove from the skillet.
3. Return the pan to medium heat and add the remaining 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the cumin seeds and fry for 10 seconds, then add the onion and bell pepper and fry until softened and just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the chili pepper and fry for another 2 minutes, seasoning with salt to taste. Add the ground beef, breaking up any large pieces, and fry until darkened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the prepared sauce to the meat mixture. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
5. Remove all the chili peppers (unless you're going to eat them, like my dad!) and stir in the honey, cream, raisins, and pistachios. Taste. Add cilantro just before serving.
6. Toast the buns and fill them with meat sauce. Eat with your hands!