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Leftover Turkey Curry

Leftover Turkey Curry

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  • Author: Laloti
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing, Boiling
  • Cuisine: Indian

Description

Learn how to make a delicious leftover turkey curry with this easy recipe. Perfect for using up Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers. Click to try it now!


Ingredients

  • Sunflower oil
  • Onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed or finely grated
  • Thumb-sized piece of ginger peeled and finely grated
  • 1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp (3 ml) paprika
  • 1/2 tsp (3 ml) ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp (3 ml) garam masala
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato purée
  • 400 g (14.1 oz) can passata or chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) mango chutney
  • 100 ml (0.4 cups) double cream
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) natural yogurt (optional )
  • About 600 g (1.3 lbs) leftover roast turkey cut into large chunks
  • Chopped coriander toasted flaked almonds, steamed rice and garlic naan breads, to serve


Instructions

  1. Warm the sunflower oil in a casserole dish or shallow pan on moderate heat, sauté the chopped onion for 10-12 minutes until it turns golden brown.
  2. Incorporate the crushed garlic, grated ginger, chopped chilli, and all the spices, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until it forms a paste-like consistency.
  3. Mix in the tomato purée, passata or chopped tomatoes, and mango chutney, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Let it cook for another 10 minutes.
  4. Blend in most of the double cream and the natural yogurt, if you choose to use it, and bring back to a gentle boil.
  5. Add the chunks of leftover turkey and continue simmering until the turkey is thoroughly heated.
  6. Take the dish off the heat, drizzle the remaining cream on top, and give it a quick stir.
  7. Sprinkle chopped coriander and toasted flaked almonds over the dish, and serve it alongside steamed rice and garlic naan breads.

Notes

  • Marinate roast turkey in yogurt, garlic, and spices before adding to curry for extra flavor.
  • Substitute double cream with coconut cream or milk for a healthier, dairy-free option.
  • Adjust spice levels with more or less red chili according to preference.