Easy Leftover Turkey Tomato Curry

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Yet another recipe in our expanding collection of great leftover turkey meal ideas. I've been tempted to  try leftover turkey in a curry for a while now and I think it works very well in this simple and pretty mild tomato curry. We enjoyed it with some homemade naan but I served up the leftovers on some plain jasmine rice and that was equally delicious too.

 

2 lbs leftover turkey cut in large chunks (I prefer to use dark meat)

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp yellow curry powder

1 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp cinnamon

Toss the leftover turkey in the spices and saute in 3 tbsp peanut oil for just a few minutes in a large pot. Remove the turkey and set aside.

For the sauce

1 large or 2 small red onions

4 cloves garlic

Puree the onions and garlic in a food processor or chop as finely as possible. Add the puree to the same pot and slowly cook the onion mixture until softened, about 5 minutes, then add

One 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes

1 cup water

1 cup yogurt
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp yellow curry powder

1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cardamom 

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp garam masala
1/4 tsp red curry powder (hot, or cayenne pepper to taste, optional)

2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp honey

Simmer slowly for about 20 minutes before adding the cooked turkey and simmering for an additional 20 minutes or so before serving.

Serve with rice, roti or naan bread. You can find my recipe for simple naan here:

http://rockrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/06/easy-homemade-naan.html