4.7 from 40 votes
Easy Leftover Turkey Curry
My Easy Leftover Turkey Curry is quick and simple but packed full of flavour. Ready in just 25 minutes, this tikka masala style curry is a great way to use up your turkey leftovers on Boxing Day and beyond! No leftover turkey? No problem – this tasty curry can be made with leftover chicken or pre-cooked turkey instead.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
308 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Fusion, Indian, British
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion sliced, medium
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 green pepper sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 3 cloves garlic crushed or grated
- 3 cm ginger grated
- 3 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric optional
- 500 g turkey shredded or cubed (see note, leftover, cooked
- 350 ml passata (or chopped tinned tomatoes)
- 200 ml coconut milk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the oil, onions and peppers in a wide, deep pan and cook over a gentle heat (lid on) for about 5 minutes, or until softened but not brown.
- Add the chilli, garlic, ginger, garam masala and turmeric and fry gently for 2 more minutes (add a very small splash of water from the kettle if it gets to dry)
- Add the turkey, passata, coconut milk, salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Turn down low and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the turkey is piping hot all the way through.
- Serve with rice and/or naans and all your favourite accompaniments
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Notes
- If you don't have any leftover cooked turkey, you can substitute with leftover cooked chicken. Alternatively start by pan frying cubes of raw turkey or chicken until cooked, before continuing with the recipe.
- Suitable for freezing.
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
308kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
1020mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2480IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
88.8mg
(99%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
4.7mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1020mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2480IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 88.8mg | 99% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.