4.2 from 81 votes
Easy Ground Turkey Curry
Easy Ground Turkey Curry combines ground turkey cooked with finely chopped onions and garlic, simmered in a sauce made from coconut milk and a blend of curry spices including curry powder, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. The mildly spiced sauce offers warmth and depth complemented by tender turkey pieces. Served over cooked basmati rice and optionally garnished with chopped cilantro, it makes a comforting meal with balanced flavor and texture.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
215 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
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.
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Notes
- Additional vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, or peas can be added during cooking for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% 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.