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Jamie Oliver Turkey Curry

Jamie Oliver Turkey Curry
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Jamie Oliver Turkey Curry is a mild-to-medium spiced curry made by simmering cooked or raw turkey pieces in a fragrant sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, spices, tomatoes, and stock. The result is a comforting curry that pairs well with rice, naan, or flatbreads.

Ingredients

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    • 500g cooked turkey, shredded or chopped (or raw turkey breast, diced)

    • 1 large onion, finely chopped

    • 3 garlic cloves, minced

    • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    • 1½ tsp curry powder

    • 1 tsp ground cumin

    • 1 tsp ground coriander

    • ½ tsp turmeric

    • ½ tsp chilli powder (optional)

    • 1 × 400g tin chopped tomatoes

    • 200ml chicken or turkey stock

    • 100ml coconut milk or natural yoghurt (optional)

    • Salt and black pepper

    • Fresh coriander, to serve

Instructions

Step 1: Build the Flavour Base

Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 6–8 minutes until soft and lightly golden. This slow cooking creates sweetness and depth in the curry.

Step 2: Add Garlic, Ginger, and Spices

Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chilli if using. Toast the spices briefly to release their aroma.

Step 3: Add Tomatoes and Stock

Pour in the chopped tomatoes and stock. Stir well, scraping the base of the pan. Simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and the spices to mellow.

Step 4: Add the Turkey

Add the turkey to the sauce and stir gently to coat. If using cooked turkey, simmer for 8–10 minutes until heated through. If using raw turkey, cook for 12–15 minutes until tender and fully cooked.

Step 5: Finish the Curry

Stir in coconut milk or yoghurt if using, then season with salt and pepper. Simmer for a final 5 minutes until the sauce is rich and cohesive.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

Scatter fresh coriander over the curry and serve hot with steamed rice, naan bread, or flatbreads.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/turkey-curry/