Leftover Turkey Curry
This easy Leftover Turkey Curry recipe is simple, quick and packed with flavor! A mild curry with coconut and spinach that will appeal to all!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 531kcal
Ingredients
For the curry
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
- 1 large yellow onion peeled and finely diced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp brown sugar (optional)
- ½ tbsp garam masala mild curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
- 1 ½ cups (370ml) chicken broth or stock
- 14 oz (400g) coconut cream
- 1 ½ lbs (675g) cooked turkey meat cubed
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp almond meal (ground almonds)
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach stalks removed
To serve
- 2 tbsp flaked or sliced almonds
- pinch chili flakes
- cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil or ghee in a large casserole. Add the onion, salt, spices and sugar and cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes or until the onion has softened. If the pan is getting too dry, you can add a little chicken broth.2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 large yellow onion, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp brown sugar, ½ tbsp garam masala, 1 tsp ground cumin, ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- Stir in the tomato paste, minced garlic and ginger and stir well.1 tsp tomato paste, 2 large garlic cloves, 1 tsp fresh ginger
- Add the chicken broth, coconut cream and bring bring to a gentle simmer.14 oz (400g) coconut cream, 1 ½ cups (370ml) chicken broth
- Stir in the leftover turkey meat, add the bay leaf and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through.1 ½ lbs (675g) cooked turkey meat, 1 bay leaf
- Add the almond meal (ground almonds) and spinach and cook for a minute or so until the spinach wilts.3 tbsp almond meal, 2 large handfuls baby spinach
- Garnish with cilantro, flaked almonds and a sprinkling of chili flakes and serve over pilau rice.pinch chili flakes, cilantro, 2 tbsp flaked or sliced almonds
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Notes
You can use leftover turkey or leftover roast chicken in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1438mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg
