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    Leftover Turkey Curry

    Published: Nov 26, 2021 · Modified: Nov 26, 2021 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Leftover Turkey Curry, a delicious meal ready in about 30 minutes. A quick and easy recipe that will help you use up leftover turkey that could otherwise go to waste. It's a mild curry that makes it perfect for a family dinner recipe.

    Overhead shoot of a plate with rice and turkey curry

    I admit it, I am guilty, I have done it times and times again! Throwing away leftovers happens way too often, more often than I would like. Which is a shame, leftover food can be successfully recycled into fantastic dishes, as easy or as fancy as one wishes.

    And if the Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey feast resulted in the unavoidable leftovers, what a better idea than a good old curry recipe to use up any leftover turkey. British people definitely love a good curry, there is no doubt about that. And it's not surprising that curry is actually considered a national dish, regardless of its Asian origins.

    From butter chicken, to chicken tikka masala or a good chicken and coconut curry, my taste buds do know how to appreciate a delicious curry. And now it's time for turkey curry!

    A pan with turkey curry

    How TO make curry with leftover turkey

    Since the turkey is already cooked, all we need to worry is the curry sauce, which is super easy to whip up.

    • add the peeled onion, garlic and ginger puree to a food processor and blitz until finely chopped
    • heat up the oil in a pan, add the onion mixture and fry until golden
    • add the spices and leave to fry for a further 2 minutes
    • in go the tomato passata and chicken broth, plus the cubed leftover turkey
    • leave to cook with the lid on until the sauce is reduced and thick
    • add the yogurt, season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with parsley or coriander

    I used tomato passata, but fresh or canned chopped or plum tomatoes could be used instead too.  Of course, the very essence of a curry sauce are the spices used. Earthy, hot, deep, and divinely aromatic, these spices give the dish an unmistakable Indian flavour.

    Collage of 8 photos to show how to make leftover turkey curry

    tips and tricks

    You can swap leftover turkey for leftover chicken, in case you had a rather large roast chicken that needs using up. To bring the heat of the spices down, yogurt always does the trick. Although you can also use cream or, for an even more exotic flavour, coconut milk.

    It's down to own preference though, for this recipe I only used Greek yogurt, its creaminess making the sauce even richer. This leftover turkey curry is such a delightful dish, ridiculously cheap, but tasty as only a good curry can be.

    Because I cooked this turkey curry for the whole family, I did not use any chilli, as my daughters won't like spice, but you can definitely add some red or green chilli, or chilli flakes or powder. Do give it a go!

    A bowl with rice and turkey curry

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    3.47 from 30 votes
    Overhead view of a bowl with turkey curry over a bed of rice
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    Leftover Turkey Curry
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    30 mins
     

    Leftover Turkey Curry, a delicious meal ready in about 30 minutes. A quick and easy recipe that will help you use up leftover turkey that could otherwise go to waste. It's a mild curry that makes it perfect for a family dinner recipe.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: leftover turkey recipes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 249 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 3 cups leftover turkey, cubed
    • 1 tin tomato passata (500 ml, 17 oz)
    • 1 onion
    • 1 teaspoon ginger puree
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 tablespoon garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • fresh coriander (cilantro) to garnish
    • 1 cup chicken stock (broth)
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Peel the garlic and onion, and add them to a food processor together with the ginger puree, and blitz until finely chopped.

    2. Heat up the oil in a pan, and add the onion mixture.

    3. Fry until golden, then add the turmeric, garam masala and cumin, and give it a stir.

    4. Fry for 2 minutes so the spices can release their flavours, then pour in the tomato passata and chicken broth/stock.

    5. In go the cubed leftover turkey, and leave to cook with the lid on until the sauce is reduced and thickened.

    6. Add the yogurt and chopped coriander/parsley, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

    7. Take off the heat, and serve hot with rice or flat bread.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Leftover Turkey Curry
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 249 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 3g15%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 117mg39%
    Sodium 200mg8%
    Potassium 401mg11%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 33g66%
    Vitamin A 51IU1%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 40mg4%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Gris Levelton

      April 09, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      What size tin of tomatoes did you use?

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        April 09, 2020 at 6:38 pm

        The regular tins over here weight 400 grams, about 13 oz

        Reply
    2. Sydney

      April 15, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      So happy with this recipe as it was my first attempt

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        April 15, 2020 at 6:30 pm

        I am glad you liked it!

        Reply
    3. RJ

      March 14, 2021 at 6:20 pm

      My boyfriend and I really enjoyed this! The flavors are some of our favorites. I made this a few months ago with leftover turkey, and doing it tonight with leftover smoked chicken.

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        March 15, 2021 at 2:49 pm

        I am glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Lizzie Fenton

      March 12, 2022 at 5:17 pm

      This was a fantastic success, I did add a cheeky can of butter beans , but it’s now one of our favourites, thanks x Lizzie

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        March 15, 2022 at 6:44 am

        Amazing, thank your for your feedback, l am glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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