Easy Leftover Turkey Curry

4.66 from 20 votes

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine British, Fusion, Indian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 308kcal

Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion sliced
1 red pepper sliced
1 green pepper sliced
1 teaspoon chilli flakes
3 cloves garlic crushed or grated
3 cm ginger grated
3 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons turmeric optional
500 g leftover cooked turkey shredded or cubed (see note)
350 ml passata (or chopped tinned tomatoes)
200 ml coconut milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Metric - US Customary

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

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.

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