Quick Turkey Biriyani – Ontario Turkey

Ingredients

• 1 boneless, skinless Ontario turkey breast (about 1 1/4 lb/600 g)
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) plain Balkan style yogurt
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) curry powder or paste
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 cup (250 mL) basmati rice
• 4 green cardamom pods
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) turkey or vegetable broth
• 1 tub (5 oz/142 g) baby spinach, rinsed and roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) currants
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) toasted slivered almonds
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)