Leftover Turkey Curry Recipe

Name: Leftover Turkey Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 lb roasted turkey, chopped into 1/2in pieces; 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot (optional); 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb roasted turkey, chopped into 1/2in pieces
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Fry for 6-7 minutes till the onion is lightly browned.
2
In a small bowl, mix the tomato puree with the remaining oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala and salt to form a thick paste. Tip the paste into the onion mixture and fry for half a minute.
3
Stir in the turkey pieces and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add 1 1/2 cups of hot water from the kettle and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Mix in the ginger (if using) and the lemon juice.
5
Garnish with cilantro and serve with plain basmati rice, bread and a salad of crisp lettuce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Leftover Turkey Curry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Leftover Turkey Curry

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