Turkey Curry (Leftover Turkey Recipe)
Delicious and easy leftover turkey curry recipe that the whole family will love! A great way to use up leftover turkey from Christmas or Thanksgiving.This turkey curry recipe is the perfect dish for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or something to impress your guests.The best thing about this recipe is that it is be easily adjusted to your taste. If you want a milder curry, just use a mild curry powder and no chilli. Or if you're looking for something with a bit more heat use a hot curry powder, and add more fresh chillies. The possibilities are endless!And don't forget the rice, the perfect accompaniment to this delicious curry.
Yield: 4 People
Calories: 223kcal
Equipment
- Balti Dish optional
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 2 Onions Finely Chopped
- 6 Garlic Cloves diced
- 1 Red Chillies Optional. use extra for more spice
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree
- 2 tablespoon Curry Powder
- 1 tin Chopped Tomatoes
- ½ tablespoon Brown Sugar
- ½ Lemon juice only
- pinch Salt
- 350 ml Cold Water (1 ½ cup)
- 400 grams Leftover Cooked Turkey (2 cups)
- 1 handful Fresh Coriander chopped
Instructions
Homemade Medium Curry Sauce
- Gently fry onions in oil for 5 minutes on medium heat2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil, 2 Onions
- Add garlic, chilli, tomato puree and curry powder.6 Garlic Cloves, 1 Red Chillies, 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree, 2 tablespoon Curry Powder
- Stir through until well combined and fragrant.
- Next, add the chopped tomatoes, sugar, salt and lemon juice.1 tin Chopped Tomatoes, ½ tablespoon Brown Sugar, ½ Lemon, pinch Salt
- Add the cold water and bring to a boil.350 ml Cold Water (1 ½ cup)
- Turn the temperature down to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cut or tear the cooked turkey into bite-size chunks. Keep covered until the sauce has had its time.Or if using raw turkey, chop it into bitesize pieces and cook in a separate pan.400 grams Leftover Cooked Turkey (2 cups)
- Pour the sauce into a deep bowl and use a hand blender to make a smooth curry sauce.
- Return to the pan over medium heat400 grams Leftover Cooked Turkey (2 cups)
- Add the cooked turkey.
- Stir through until the turkey is heated through.
- Sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves before serving1 handful Fresh Coriander
- Serve with white rice and naan bread.
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Notes
Variations
One great thing about the leftover turkey curry recipe is that there are so many ways to adjust it to your taste. Adjust the spice levels to suit your family's heat tolerance levels.Mild Curry
If you want a mild creamy turkey curry, add coconut milk instead of water and use a mild curry powder with no chillies.Hot Curry
For something with a little more kick, add more fresh chillies.Sweet Curry
If you want to give your curry extra sweetness, try adding some mango chutney.Jarred Sauce
If you're short on time, there are plenty of store-bought pastes or jarred curry sauces that you can use instead of making your own.Other leftovers
This recipe can be used with chicken or vegetables insteadNutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg