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Easy Leftover Turkey Tomato Curry
Easy Leftover Turkey Tomato Curry - a very simple & easy recipe to turn holiday leftover turkey into a completely different and delicious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Barry C. Parsons
For the Spiced Turkey
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2
lbs
leftover turkey cut in large chunks
I prefer to use dark meat
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1/2
tsp
salt
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1
tsp
yellow curry powder
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1
tsp
garam masala
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1/2
tsp
black pepper
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1
tsp
cinnamon
For the Curry Sauce
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1
large or 2 small red onions
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4
cloves
garlic
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One 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
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1
cup
water
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1
cup
yogurt
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2
tbsp
honey
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2
tbsp
yellow curry powder
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1
tsp
ground coriander
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1
tsp
ground cardamom
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1
tsp
cinnamon
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1
tbsp
garam masala
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1/4
tsp
red curry powder
hot, or cayenne pepper to taste, optional
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2
tbsp
finely grated fresh ginger
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1/2
tsp
salt
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1/2
tsp
black pepper
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2
tbsp
honey
To prepare the Curry Spiced Turkey
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Toss the leftover turkey in the spices and sauté in 3 tbsp peanut oil for just a few minutes in a large pot or dutch oven.
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Remove the turkey and set aside.
To prepare the sauce for the curry.
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Puree the onions and garlic in a food processor or chop as finely as possible.
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Add the puree to the same pot and slowly cook the onion mixture until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir well.
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Simmer slowly for about 20 minutes before adding the cooked turkey and simmering for an additional 10- 20 minutes or so before serving.
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Serve with rice, roti or naan bread.