An Easy, Leftover Turkey Curry Recipe (with yogurt)

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Tantalise Tiny Tastebuds with Turkey Curry Bliss!

Looking for the perfect way to introduce your little one to the joys of festive flavours? Look no further than my sensational leftover turkey curry recipe, specially crafted with baby-led weaning in mind.

This Christmas, serve up a delightful feast for your little one with the Christmas leftovers with our wholesome and nutrient-rich turkey curry. Bursting with mild spices and aromatic herbs, this dish is designed to captivate their budding taste buds and fuel their exploration of diverse flavours.

My turkey curry offers the perfect balance of baby-friendly textures that are sure to delight. Skeptical about the spiciness? Fear not! I’ve carefully curated the best way to harmonise gentle flavours, ensuring that baby's taste experience is enticing without being overpowering.

Why This Leftover Turkey Curry?

With the added goodness of leftover turkey, this curry is packed with protein, essential vitamins, and minerals, making it an ideal choice to nourish your little one's growing body during this festive season.

Embrace the concept of baby-led weaning and foster their independence by serving up this delicious turkey curry, allowing them to explore different tastes and textures at their own pace. The tender turkey, accompanied by soft, mild creamy sauce, offer the perfect opportunity for tiny hands to discover and enjoy new sensations.

So, why limit festive flavours to just the adults? Let your little one join in the feast and create cherished memories around the Christmas table. Introduce them to the magic of this season through the simple joy of sharing a scrumptious turkey curry created with love.

As a resort to the tradition of baby-led weaning, our leftover turkey curry ignites a sense of celebration and culinary adventure in your little one right from their first taste. Watch their eyes light up with delight as they explore the wonders of festive flavours, setting the stage for a lifetime of food appreciation and joy.

Make this Christmas a truly unforgettable one by incorporating our sensational turkey curry into your baby's weaning journey. Merry flavoursome feasting to all, big and small!

Including Spices Within BLW

Introducing your little one to the world of flavours has never been more exciting! By incorporating spices into your baby's meals, you not only add an explosion of delicious flavours but also provide a host of incredible benefits.

The mild heat of spices like cumin, paprika and ginger not only adds depth to the dish but also helps in building your baby's taste palate, making them more open to trying new flavours in the future.

Additionally, these spices bring a whole array of health benefits to your little one's developing body. The warming effects of ginger aid digestion, alleviating any tummy troubles your baby may experience during this transition phase.

Cumin

Furthermore, cumin is an essential nutrient, including iron and magnesium, crucial for your baby's growth and development. They also exhibit antioxidant qualities that help protect little bodies from harmful free radicals.

My baby-led weaning turkey curry highlights the perfect balance of spices, ensuring a mild and enjoyable experience for your little one. With each aromatic spoonful, your baby will explore a world of flavours while reaping the numerous benefits that spices bring to their tiny taste buds and developing bodies.

So, say goodbye to bland and boring meals, and embrace the joy of introducing spices into your baby's meals during their exciting weaning journey. Watch as they savour the flavours, expand their culinary horizons, and develop a lifelong love for wholesome and delicious food.

Celebrate Boxing Day with a Flavourful Twist: Leftover Turkey Curry!

Looking for the perfect way to elevate your post-Christmas feast? Look no further than our delectable leftover turkey curry recipe! This mouthwatering dish is the ideal solution to ensure no scrap of that succulent turkey goes to waste. Great for leftover meals.

Our secret family recipe combines the rich flavours of tender leftover turkey with an aromatic blend of spices, creating a tantalising curry that will warm both your heart and tastebuds. Fragrant coriander, earthy turmeric, and spicy cumin come together in perfect harmony, infusing every spoonful with an explosion of taste.

Not only is our leftover shredded turkey curry a culinary delight, but it also offers a hassle-free solution to your Boxing Day menu planning. With minimal effort, you can transform those seemingly ordinary leftovers into an extraordinary feast that will impress your guests and leave them craving more.

Whether you prefer a mild and creamy curry or crave a fiery kick, our versatile recipe can be easily tailored to your personal tastes. Add a dollop of cooling yogurt or sprinkle with fresh coriander to balance the flavours and add a refreshing touch. The best thing this Boxing day!

Celebrate Boxing Day with a Flavourful Twist: Easy Turkey Curry!

Looking for the perfect way to elevate your post-Christmas feast? Look no further than our delectable leftover cold turkey curry recipe! This mouthwatering dish is the ideal solution to ensure no scrap of that succulent turkey goes to waste.

My delicious curry combines the rich flavours of tender leftover turkey with an aromatic blend of spices, creating a tantalising curry that will warm both your heart and tastebuds. Fragrant cumin, earthy garam masala, and spicy paprika come together in perfect harmony, infusing every spoonful with an explosion of taste.

Not only is my leftover turkey curry a culinary delight and an easy recipe, it also offers a hassle-free solution to your Boxing Day menu planning. With minimal effort, you can transform those seemingly ordinary leftovers into an extraordinary feast that will impress your guests and leave them craving more, and your baby will be able to join in too.

Whether you prefer a mild and creamy curry or crave a fiery kick, my versatile recipe can be easily tailored to your personal tastes. Add a dollop of cooling yogurt or sprinkle with fresh coriander to balance the flavours and add a refreshing touch.

You Should Make this Curry

Incorporating your leftover pre-cooked turkey into this vibrant curry doesn't just provide a delicious meal—it also celebrates the spirit of Boxing Day, a time when one indulges in the joy of making the most of what we have.

This dish embodies the essence of resourcefulness and creativity, allowing you to savour the flavours of the festive season in a whole new way.

So, gather your whole family this Boxing Day and make this leftover curry, and let my leftover turkey curry be the star of your celebrations.

Explore the world of bold spices, rich aromas, and comforting flavours, as you embark on a culinary adventure that brings a touch of warmth and cheer into your post-Christmas festivities spirit of Boxing Day, a time when one indulges in the joy of making the most of what we have.

This dish embodies the essence of resourcefulness and creativity, allowing you to savour the flavours of the festive season in a whole new way.

So, gather your loved ones this Boxing Day, and let my leftover turkey curry be the star of your celebrations. Easy dinners and leftover recipes are the best!

Explore the world of bold spices, rich aromas, and comforting flavours, as you embark on a culinary adventure that brings a touch of warmth and cheer into your post

Ingredient information

Turkey leftovers - You could use chicken or veggies of choice instead of turkey.

Onion - A red or a white onion would work well in this recipe.

Garlic - You can use a large fresh garlic clove, instead of the garlic granules.

Ginger - You can use a thumb nail sized piece of fresh grated ginger instead of ground ginger.

Cumin - The perfect earthiness spice that is needed for the curry recipe.

Paprika - The added paprika is in keeping with a tikka recipe that adds flavour and colour.

Garam masala - A touch of garam masala adds lots of flavour to the curry.

Tomatoes - You can use chopped tinned tomatoes instead if you prefer.

Yogurt - Plain Greek yogurt is the best to use for this recipe.

Black pepper - I have used black pepper and spices to season without using salt.

Serving suggestion

You could serve the leftover turkey curry with fluffy white basmatti rice, white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, sliced green pepper or quinoa. Or you could serve with homemade naan bread or cauliflower traybake.

Storage instructions

The leftover turkey curry can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, stored in an airtight container.

If you wanted to freeze the turkey curry, you will need to make sure that the curry has cooled down before transferring to either a freezer bag (carefully) or airtight container. Ensure that the bag/airtight container is labelled with the item and the date. I use masking tape to label the airtight container.

To defrost the curry, leave in the fridge overnight and make sure that it is fully defrosted, before re heating.

To reheat, place the defrosted curry in a saucepan and reheat on a medium heat for 15-20 minutes. You can add in a splash of water if the curry is very thick.

Once the curry has been defrosted you will not be able to reheat or re freeze.

Equipment used to help with this recipe

Saucepan - So many pan sets out there but I particularly like to use pans with a non-stick surface for ease of cleaning and ones that are suitable for different types of hob surface.

Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use. 

Masking tape - After much experimenting with different types of labels, I found that masking tape works the best and is less expensive than some of the labels and stays stuck down even when frozen.

Recipe | Leftover Turkey Curry

Ingredients

Makes 4-5 portions

• 300g cooked turkey, cut into strips

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 1.5 teaspoons garlic granules

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or grated fresh ginger)

• 2 teaspoons paprika

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

• 1 400g tin plum tomatoes (or chopped tomatoes)

• 125g plain Greek yogurt

• A grind black pepper

Instructions

• Start by adding the vegetable oil to a large pan on a high heat and add in the diced onion, cover with a lid, turn down the heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Next, turn down the heat and add in the garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, garam masala and stir.

• Pop in the cooked turkey, and stir. Add in the plum tomatoes and use scissors to cut up the tomatoes.

• Add in a few grinds of black pepper, cover and simmer on a medium heat for 10 minutes.

• Add in the yogurt, stir and cook for a further 5 minutes.

Hope you and your family enjoy!

Recipe notes

To make the leftover turkey curry dairy free, you can use a dairy free greek yogurt, coconut cream for added flavour. You could also use a vegan meat alternative to make the recipe vegan.

For added flavour, add in a tablespoon of tomato puree (tomato paste).

If you did not have the spices you could add in 2 tablespoons of curry powder from your store cupboard.

You could add all the ingredients into the slow cooker and add the Greek yogurt just before serving.

You could make and flavour different naan breads for added flavour.

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