Description
Jamie Oliver’s turkey curry blends British and Indian culinary traditions into a hearty post-holiday meal. Spices and leftover turkey create a delicious one-pot dish perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350–400 g (12.3–14.1 oz) cooked leftover turkey, cubed or shredded
- 400 g (14.1 oz) canned chopped tomatoes
- 125 g (4.4 oz) baby spinach
- 2 tsps ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 20 g (0.7 oz) ginger, finely chopped
- 20 g (0.7 oz) fresh coriander (stalks and leaves separated)
- ½–1 red chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tbsp coconut or olive oil
- 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) turkey or chicken stock
- 100 g (3.5 oz) natural yogurt
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Herb Preparation: Meticulously separate coriander stalks and leaves, finely chopping stalks and roughly cutting leaves, keeping two distinct piles.
- Aromatics Infusion: Heat butter and oil in a medium saucepan over moderate temperature. Sauté diced onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger until onions become translucent and tender. Introduce ground cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cinnamon along with chopped coriander stalks and chili, stirring to unleash their aromatic potential for 2-3 minutes.
- Sauce Development: Add canned tomatoes and chicken stock, seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer on reduced heat, stirring periodically, until the sauce thickens and intensifies in flavor, roughly 20 minutes.
- Final Assembly: Gently incorporate diced turkey and fresh spinach leaves, cooking until spinach completely wilts. Remove from heat and swirl in plain yogurt to create a luxurious, creamy consistency. Finish by garnishing with reserved chopped coriander leaves, ensuring a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Separate coriander stalks and leaves before starting to streamline cooking process and maximize flavor development.
- Spice Blooming Technique: Let ground spices sizzle for 2-3 minutes to release deep, complex aromatics and enhance overall curry depth.
- Sauce Consistency Matters: Simmer sauce until it reduces and thickens, creating a rich, concentrated flavor base that coats the turkey perfectly.
- Yogurt Finish: Stir in yogurt off the heat to prevent curdling and create a smooth, creamy texture that balances the curry’s spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg