4.7 from 108 votes
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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Slice leftover cooked turkey into bite-size chunks. Shred the meat closest to bones to not waste any meat.
- 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.
- Pour in the tomatoes and chicken stock and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
- 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.
- Add the turkey and allow to reheat for 10 minutes.
- Scatter over fresh cilantro/coriander and serve with steamed rice and naan bread.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.