Leftover Turkey Curry

Still got some leftover Christmas turkey in the freezer and need some inspiration? Check out this great recipe for a delicious and nutritious curry!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for added heat)
• 150ml tomato puree
• 400g cooked turkey, shredded
• 1 red/yellow pepper https://chat.openai.com/chat (roughly chopped)
• 1 large carrot (peeled)
• 1 large potato (peeled and diced)
• 100g peas
• 250ml coconut milk
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh coriander, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large heavy-based pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened but not coloured, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the tomato puree and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the shredded turkey, coconut milk, and salt and pepper.
7. Simmer the curry for 10-15 minutes, or until the turkey is heated through and the sauce has thickened and vegetables are cooked.
8. Serve the curry with rice and naan bread and garnish with fresh coriander.

This recipe is a great way to use up your frozen leftover turkey from Christmas and turn it into a delicious and comforting curry dish – perfect in this cold winter weather! The mixed vegetables add some colour and nutrition to the dish. You can adjust the spiciness to your liking by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper used, or garnish with chopped fresh chilli. Feel free to mix up the ingredients and use any vegetables of your choice like cauliflower, courgette, or aubergine.