Clay Oven Puts Indian Twist on Thanksgiving with Tandoori Turkeys

IRVINE, Calif. - Oct. 15, 2014 - PRLog -- In keeping with a 2 decade+ tradition, the critically acclaimed Clay Oven Irvine will offer its Tandoori Turkeys To-Go for $74.95 (due to limited supply, orders will be taken on a first come-first serve basis).  The skinless turkeys are marinated in a special spice mix and cooked in a mesquite-fired clay oven at high heat to keep the meat moist, flavorful and juicy.  They come with spice infused basmati rice and vegetables as well as cranberry chutney.  Seasonal sides are available a la carte and include spinach and Paneer, cumin sweet potato, pumpkin achari, smoked eggplant bhartha, okra, various naans and kheer (rice pudding).

         “Thanksgiving is a special time of year for all Americans – a time when families come together to give thanks for their blessings,” said chef/owner Geeta Bansal.  “Our turkeys-to-go are immensely popular as they take away some of the hassle of preparing (and cleaning up after) the feast and, instead, allow family members to focus on each other in fact they have become a tradition with many families.

         Orders must be made before noon on Sunday, November 23 and turkeys will be available for pick up on Thanksgiving Day from 9am – 4pm.   Call (949)-552-2851 for more information.

         Chef/restaurateur Geeta Bansal, who was recently invited to cook a meal at the prestigious James Beard House in NYC -- a badge of honor for great chefs -- prepared food that reflects her mastery of classic Indian cuisine with a modern spin.

         Guests can count on her keen culinary skills and diverse gastronomic repertoire, a result of her extensive world travels.  Clay Oven is located at 15435 Jeffrey Road, Irvine, CA 92618.  Visit www.clayovenirvine.com.