Leftover Turkey Curry

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb roasted turkey, chopped into 1/2in pieces
• 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot (optional)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic. fry for 6-7 minutes till the onion is lightly browned.
• 2 in a small bowl, mix the tomato puree with the remaining oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala and salt to form a thick paste. tip the paste into the onion mixture and fry for half a minute.
• 3 stir in the turkey pieces and cook for 1 minute.
• 4 add 1 1/2 cups of hot water from the kettle and simmer for 3-4 minutes. mix in the ginger (if using) and the lemon juice.
• 5 garnish with cilantro and serve with plain basmati rice, bread and a salad of crisp lettuce.