Best 6 Turkey Curry In A Hurry Cooks Illustrated Recipes

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When time is of the essence, you need a recipe that delivers big on flavor without sacrificing convenience. Enter turkey curry in a hurry: a delectable dish that combines the comforting warmth of curry with the lean protein of turkey, all in under an hour. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a satisfying meal without the hassle.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY CURRY IN A HURRY (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)



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A very good way to use leftover turkey or chicken. CI recommends using only whole milk yogurt (not low- or non-fat), as the sauce otherwise will be thin and can have an off flavor. I often have left-over roasted veggies, or will use a combo of sweet and white potatoes, cauliflower, squash, red onions. I serve this with rice or couscous, and sometimes add dried cranberries instead of raisins - I doubt that's Indian, but it works together well. Time does not include time to roast veggies, if you have none handy.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 medium cloves garlic, minced, about 4 teaspoons
4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 cups vegetables, roasted
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup water
10 ounces shredded cooked turkey, about 2 cups
1 cup frozen green pea
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just simmering.
  • Add the onion, raisins, curry powder and salt and cook until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and water and cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the turkey and peas and cook until heated through, 2 or 3 minutes longer.
  • Remove from heat, stir in the yogurt and cilantro. Check for salt (to taste) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 765.5, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 12.9, Protein 32.9

CURRY IN A HURRY



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This is such a favourite fallback of mine, I would never be without the staples I need to make it: coconut milk and green curry paste in the cupboard; various packages of green vegetables in the freezer. Of course, there are the other bits and pieces, too, but these are the main ones. The chicken thigh fillets I buy as and when I need them. If you want to make this with fresh vegetables rather than frozen, then up the water (keeping the amount of stock concentrate the same) and indeed I would double it to 2 cups. But if using frozen, I find it easier to use a cappuccino cup, or some such, and just measure out 1 1/2 cups of each frozen green veg rather than weigh. The chicken, anyway, comes in packets, so it just keeps everything easy and straightforward.This is what to cook when you find out mid afternoon that you've somehow acquired 6 people for dinner.

Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons wok oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
3 to 4 tablespoons green Thai curry paste
2 1/4 pounds thigh fillets, cut into strips about 1 1/2-inches by 3/4-inch
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup boiling water
Enough chicken stock concentrate or cube to make 2 cups
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 1/2 cups frozen soya beans
1 1/2 cups frozen fine beans
Rice or noodles, for service, optional
3 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander leaves/cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan, one that owns a lid, and drop in the scallions. Cook, stirring for a minute or 2, and then add the curry paste.
  • Add the chicken pieces and keep turning over heat for 2 minutes, before adding the coconut milk, stock (or rather water and stock concentrate or cube) and fish sauce and then the frozen peas and soya beans.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes then add the frozen fine beans and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve with rice or noodles, as wished, sprinkling over the coriander/cilantro as you do so. Put out a plate of lime wedges for people to squeeze over as they eat.

TURKEY CURRY



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 yellow onion, diced
One 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro stems (from 1 bunch), plus chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
1 1/2 cups low-sodium turkey or chicken stock
1/2 pound russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/3-inch cubes
3 cups cubed turkey breast
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons lime juice (from 2 limes)
Rice, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the coconut oil and swirl to melt and coat the base of the pot. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, cilantro stems and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir to coat the vegetables. Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander and cayenne and stir to combine and toast the spices. Add the tomatoes, stock, and potatoes to the pot. Bring the mixture up to a boil, then turn the heat down to low, cover the pot and let simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Add the turkey and peas to the pot and simmer until heated through, another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the cream and lime juice.
  • Ladle the curry into bowls and garnish with the chopped cilantro. Serve with rice, if desired.

BEEF CURRY IN A HURRY



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A fun, delicious curry in a hurry is made in 4 easy steps. An unusual grouping of flavors that really 'dance and sing'. This main dish is very adaptable using any assortment of chopped fresh veggies. Inventive, yet simple. Enjoy!

Provided by CWENGER

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups water
1 cup basmati rice
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon curry powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 (16 ounce) can English peas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until liquid is almost absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Whisk vinegar and sugar together in a medium bowl. Add carrots, bell pepper, and cauliflower and toss until vegetables are coated with vinegar mixture.
  • Puree peas with 2 tablespoons water in the bowl of a food processor until thick and smooth.
  • Layer plates with rice, peas, beef, and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 723.5 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

BRIDGET JONES'S TURKEY BUFFET CURRY IN A HURRY!



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This is another one of my daughter's student recipes! She made it up one evening, when deciding what to have for supper, based on her fridge and storecupboard contents!! She has cooked it for us at home, and now I have decided to post it on Zaar, as it is such an easy and inexpensive recipe! Obviously home-made curry powder is always best - but any good quality curry powder will do; this is a curry in a hurry, and aptly named in honour of Bridget Jones's Turkey Curry Buffet, the annual event that she is forced to attend at her parent's house every New Year's Day! Have fun and enjoy!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cooked turkey escalopes or 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced
1/2 onion, peeled and diced
1 -2 garlic clove, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons oil, sunflower
1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons golden sultana raisins
2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
1 tablespoon curry powder, of your choice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 pint vegetable stock or 1/4 pint chicken stock
salt and pepper, to taste
yoghurt (1 small pot) (optional)

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and garlic in the oil, for about 5 to 10 minutes or until soft and well coloured.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly. Simmer, stirring at regular intervals for about 15 to 20 minutes, do not allow to boil.
  • Add the yoghurt if using and mix well; allow to heat up gently for about 5 minutes.
  • Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.
  • Serve hot with steamed/boiled rice, this makes two generous servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.8, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 22.4, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 12.6, Protein 2.5

TURKEY IN A HURRY



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This dish is easy to prepare and really brings some variety to mealtime. It's a delicious non-traditional way to fix turkey, which cooks up moist and tasty. My husband, our two daughters and I all enjoy it. -Denise Goedeken, Platte Center, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 turkey breast tenderloins (1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup butter
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cut tenderloins in half lengthwise, then into serving-size pieces. Place on rack of broiler pan. , In a small saucepan, heat remaining ingredients until butter is melted. Broil turkey until lightly browned on one side. Brush with the herb butter; turn and brown the other side. Brush with butter., Continue cooking 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, brushing often with butter.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use a Good Curry Paste: The curry paste is the foundation of your curry, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a paste that is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and has a good balance of spices.
  • Brown the Turkey: Browning the turkey before adding it to the curry will help to develop its flavor and give it a nice color.
  • Use Coconut Milk: Coconut milk adds a rich, creamy flavor to the curry. You can use canned or fresh coconut milk, depending on your preference.
  • Add Vegetables: Vegetables add color, texture, and nutrients to the curry. You can use any vegetables you like, but some good options include carrots, potatoes, peas, and bell peppers.
  • Season to Taste: Be sure to season the curry to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You may also want to add a bit of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Serve with Rice: Curry is traditionally served with rice. You can use white rice, brown rice, or even quinoa.

Conclusion:

Turkey curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a flavorful and satisfying curry on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give turkey curry a try. You won't be disappointed!

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