Easy Ground Turkey Curry
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
215 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Easy Ground Turkey Curry
Description
This recipe starts by sautéing finely chopped white onion in olive oil until translucent, then adding minced garlic and ground turkey, cooking until no longer pink. A spice blend consisting of curry powder, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper is whisked together and added along with full-fat coconut milk. The mixture simmers gently for 10 minutes, allowing the turkey to absorb the aromatic spices and the sauce to thicken slightly.
The curry has a savory, mildly spiced flavor profile with a creamy texture from coconut milk balancing the warmth of spices. Ground turkey offers a lean protein base that crumbles into the sauce, absorbing the curry flavors.
It is served over basmati rice to soak up the sauce and can be topped with fresh cilantro for brightness. The dish can be adjusted for heat by adding more cayenne pepper.
The notes suggest adding additional vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or peas to incorporate more texture and nutrition, adapting the dish according to preference.
Ingredients
- ½ white onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic finely minced, cloves
- 1 pound ground turkey 90/10
- 1 ¼ cups coconut milk full-fat
- 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- basmati rice for serving, cooked
- cilantro for serving, optional, finely chopped
Instructions
- Add olive oil and onion to a large skillet or pan over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until onions become translucent.
- Add garlic and ground turkey. Cook for another 7-8 minutes over medium heat, crumbling as you do, or until meat is cooked no longer pink.
- Whisk together the curry powder, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Add seasonings and coconut milk to the pan and stir until combined. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve turkey curry over rice and sprinkle with cilantro.
Notes
- Additional vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, or peas can be added during cooking for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 593mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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