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Simple leftover turkey curry in a balti dish with garlic naan, a small dish of mango chutney and a balti dish with basmati rice on the side.

Simple Leftover Turkey Curry

By: Deborah
Turn your Christmas or Sunday roast leftovers into something amazing with this simple leftover turkey curry. Ready in 45 minutes, full of flavour, and perfect for a quick midweek dinner after the holidays. 
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 35 minutes
TOTAL: 45 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions (approx. 250g) chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 4 tbsp curry powder (use medium or tikka)
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 x 400 g (28.2 oz) tins chopped tomatoes
  • 4 tbsp tomato puree
  • 500 ml (2 cups) chicken stock (made using 1 stock pot or cube)
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 500 g (1.1 lb) leftover turkey (or chicken) shredded or cut into 3cm to 4cm chunks
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander roughly chopped, plus extra to garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat, add the chopped onions and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add the garlic paste, curry powder, ginger and cumin and continue to cook for 2 minutes until aromatic, stirring to mix well. Then add the tins of tomatoes, tomato puree and chicken stock.   Stir well and season with 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  • Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes. Add the chunks of turkey (or chicken) and chopped coriander, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve, garnished with extra coriander leaves and your choice of Indian sides.  

Notes

  • Optional variations:
    • Use up leftover roast vegetables like carrots, parsnips or potatoes. 
    • Add chickpeas or lentils for extra substance. 
    • A spoonful of mango chutney or yogurt will add sweetness and creaminess. 
  • This simple leftover turkey curry recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.  
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 1105mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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