Easy Leftover Butter Turkey Curry

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4.7

108 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    419 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Easy Leftover Butter Turkey Curry

If you're out of ideas for your leftover turkey, this rich, aromatic butter turkey curry is going to be a game changer.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger crushed
  • 2 tsp garlic crushed
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 400 g (14oz) tomato puree (not paste) Passata or crushed tomatoes are good substitutes
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1-2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup heavy / whipping cream
  • 4-5 cups leftover turkey chopped/shredded

To serve

  • Steamed rice
  • Fresh coriander / cilantro
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Instructions

  1. Slice leftover cooked turkey into bite-size chunks. Shred the meat closest to bones to not waste any meat. 
  2. In a large skillet or deep pan set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook until soft and fragrant. Add the spices and cook for 30 seconds, toasting the spices to release their fragrance.
  3. Pour in the tomatoes and chicken stock and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
  4. Season with sugar, salt and pepper then pour in the cream. Bring to a simmer an allow to cook for a few minutes until the sauce has reduced slightly.
  5. Add the turkey and allow to reheat for 10 minutes. 
  6. Scatter over fresh cilantro/coriander and serve with steamed rice and naan bread.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 419kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 185mg (62%) Sodium 928mg (39%) Potassium 666mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1258IU (25%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 419 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 419kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 928mg 39%
Potassium 666mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1258IU 25%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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