Creamy and savory curry recipe
We all have our go-to dishes. Sometimes they’re quick, other times they are super tasty.
But every now and then, a little bit of magic happens in the kitchen and you get a dish that is BOTH easy and delicious.
And boy does this dish fit the bill.
Why Is This Recipe the Best?
- It’s ready in under 30 minutes.
- The spices give the ground turkey a ton of flavor (with some common pantry staples).
- The full-fat coconut milk makes it so creamy and keeps it dairy free.
- Even the PICKIEST eaters will love it.
This was utterly tasty and ridiculously easy to make. Many thanks, we’ll be making this for years!
Edward
Ingredients and Substitutions
For the exact measurements and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card below.
- Ground turkey. Choose a lean 85/15 blend of turkey to keep the dish light, plus it absorbs the spices beautifully. You can go with another ground meat, like chicken or beef, as well.
- Onion. A finely chopped white onion is needed to create the base of the flavor.
- Coconut milk. Definitely go for full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture and absolute best taste.
- Spices. While this list might seem a little daunting, most of these can be found in the spice aisle. You’ll need curry powder, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Do NOT skip the garam masala.
- Rice. Basmati rice will yield the most authentic dish, but another type of white rice will work as well.
Step-by-step Instructions
Please see the recipe card below for the full instructions, ingredient amounts, and a printable recipe.
Cook the onion and ground turkey.
Heat a large skillet over medium, then drizzle the olive oil over the bottom. Carefully add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. The onions should become translucent.
Stir in the garlic and ground turkey. Cook for another 7 to 8 minutes. Be sure to crumble the turkey with a meat or potato masher as you’re cooking.
Add the seasonings and coconut milk.
In a small bowl, stir together the curry powder, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the turkey and onion, then stir in the coconut milk. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Serve the turkey curry.
Add some cooked basmati rice (you can make Instant Pot basmati rice, too).
Add a scoop of turkey curry on top, then sprinkle with cilantro.
Serve it with a side of grilled or steamed veggies and you have yourself a tasty and filling dinner!
FAQs
Garam masala is a flavorful and warm blend of spices, typically cloves, cardamon, peppercorns, coriander, cumin, and cinnamon.
What to serve with it?
This ground turkey curry is just what the doctor ordered, full of ground turkey and finished with some easy to find Indian spices. Add these sides for a complete meal.
Keep it easy with Steamed Broccoli, or go with Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower.
You can also choose Herb Roasted Carrots, Air Fryer Carrots, or even Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes.
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Easy Ground Turkey Curry
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Ingredients
- ½ white onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 pound 90/10 ground turkey
- 1 ¼ cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooked basmati rice for serving
- finely chopped fresh cilantro for serving, optional
Instructions
- Add olive oil and onion to a large skillet or pan over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until onions become translucent.2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ white onion
- Add garlic and ground turkey. Cook for another 7-8 minutes over medium heat, crumbling as you do, or until meat is cooked no longer pink.2 garlic cloves, 1 pound 90/10 ground turkey
- Whisk together the curry powder, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Add seasonings and coconut milk to the pan and stir until combined. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.1 ¼ cups full-fat coconut milk, 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ⅛ teaspoon turmeric, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Serve turkey curry over rice and sprinkle with cilantro.Cooked basmati rice, finely chopped fresh cilantro
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Notes
- Veggies: Feel free to add in additional vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, or peas.
- Meat: While this recipe is written with ground turkey, any ground variety will work. Note the flavor will be different.
- Rice: Sub cauliflower rice for a lighter option.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Curry Recipes
Curry is so satisfying, dig into a bowl of any of these recipes for a perfect meal.
Excellent easy recipe. So flavorful.
Thanks so much for leaving a comment, Susan! I’m so glad you found the curry easy and flavorful — that’s exactly what we’re going for. Really appreciate you sharing your feedback!