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Christmas Leftover Turkey Curry Recipe

Our chef Jamie has been with us for over 20 years and what he doesn’t know about cooking, isn’t worth knowing. Check out his brilliant recipe for leftover turkey curry.

Ingredients

Serves 4-6

• Small bunch of coriander

• Glug of olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• Small thumb of ginger, peeled and grated using the smallest grater

• 2 x bay leaves

• 1 x cinnamon stick

• 2 x cloves

• 1 tsp Madras powder (Add an extra tsp if you like a spicier curry)

• 2 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground turmeric

• 2 tsp ground coriander

• 1 tsp garam masala

• ½ tsp chilli powder

• 400g tin chopped tomatoes

• 350–400g cooked leftover turkey meat, cut into rustic sized pieces, or shredded

• 4 large tablespoons of natural yoghurt

• 2 tsp mango chutney

• 1 tsp salt (6g)

• 200ml water

• Any leftover veggies/roast potatoes cut into rustic sized pieces

Method

• In a saucepan or Wok over a medium heat, heat the oil and then fry the garlic until golden in colour.

• Once golden, add the diced onion, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaves & salt. Cook for around 15 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft and beginning to caramelise (make sure it doesn't burn).

• Add the grated ginger, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, ground coriander, chilli powder and tinned tomatoes.

• Cook for a further 30 minutes on a low to medium heat to cook out the spices, stirring every couple of minutes to prevent from burning.

• Remove the bay, cloves & cinnamon stick, add the 200ml of water and bring up to a simmer.

• Stir in the turkey and leftover veggies, bringing back to a simmer.

• Finally stir through the yoghurt, mango chutney and most of the coriander leaves.

• Taste and adjust the seasoning if required.

• If the curry is a little thick, add a splash more water.

• Serve the turkey curry with the remaining coriander leaves scattered on top with rice with naan and a large glass of Christmas cheer!

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