Turkey-Zucchini Patties with Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 and 1/2 pounds (3 kilos) ground turkey (dark meat)
• 2 large onions, diced or grated
• 5-6 zucchini, finely grated and strained
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup oats
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 2 scant teaspoons turmeric
• 1 scant tablespoon ground caraway seed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3–4 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 3–4 cups water
• paprika, to taste
• turmeric, to taste
• soup powder, to taste
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• green peas or sliced fennel (optional)